Access Home Router and Devices from Outside Network 🌐
0If you want to access your home router or connected devices remotely from outside your local network, this video offers a simple, secure method using Cloudflare’s Zero Trust tunneling feature. This approach is ideal for users who want to avoid port forwarding (which can be risky) or those who need secure access without a static IP address. Whether you're trying to connect to a home server, a Raspberry Pi, or any smart home setup, this step-by-step tutorial walks you through everything needed to get started with secure remote access.
The process begins by creating an account on Cloudflare at https://cloudflare.com/. After signing up, you'll need to add your existing domain (or buy one if you don’t already own one). Once the domain is added, Cloudflare will provide you with custom nameservers. These need to be updated in your domain registrar settings to connect your domain with Cloudflare’s platform.
Once your domain is active on Cloudflare, the video guides you through enabling Cloudflare Zero Trust. From the dashboard, navigate to the "Zero Trust" section, then select "Access" and go to the "Tunnels" menu. Here, you'll create a new tunnel by assigning it a unique name and following the instructions to install and configure the Cloudflare daemon (also known as `cloudflared`) on the device you want to access remotely. This tool will establish a secure tunnel between your device and Cloudflare's edge network.
You can install `cloudflared` on most systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Once the tunnel is created and the software is running, your device becomes remotely accessible through a secure Cloudflare-managed URL, without needing to expose your IP or mess with router settings.
This is a powerful tool for anyone running a homelab, NAS, or even for IT admins needing to access internal network devices from remote locations.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:15 Creating a Cloudflare account and adding your domain
0:42 Setting up Cloudflare Zero Trust and tunneling
1:19 Installing and testing the secure tunnel
1:28 Conclusion
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#Cloudflare #RemoteAccess #ZeroTrust #CloudflareTunnel #SecureNetwork #HomeLab #PortForwardingAlternative #RemoteDeviceAccess
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