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What’s your go too (secure) method for casting over the internet with a Jellyfin server.

I’m wondering what to use and I’m pretty beginner at this

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[–] derpgon@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Even more secure is having a VPS and self hosting Heascale, even better is Wireguard

[–] Player2@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm trying to move away from needing a VPN to connect to make it simpler for less technically inclined family members

[–] derpgon@programming.dev 3 points 1 year ago

Usually just needs to be set up once. A small price to pay for security.