04-17-2025, 11:04 AM
Hey! Congrats on the Lockerstor – solid choice!
I was in the same boat trying to figure out remote access, DDNS, HTTPS, port forwarding… it gets overwhelming fast ?
If you're looking for an easier and more secure way to get remote access to Jellyfin without diving into the weeds, I highly recommend checking out Tailscale. It’s basically a zero-config VPN that:
Doesn't need port forwarding or DDNS
Automatically encrypts everything (so you don’t have to mess with HTTPS certs)
Makes your Jellyfin server accessible as if you’re on your home network, wherever you are
It’s available in App Central or you can install it manually depending on your NAS’s architecture (x86 for yours). Once it’s running, just install Tailscale on your devices (phone, laptop, etc.) and you're good to go.
That said… if you're brand new to this and want something that just works out of the box with less hassle, Plex is definitely easier to set up for remote access. It handles authentication, HTTPS, and device support really smoothly — especially for things like Roku or sharing with friends/family.
I was in the same boat trying to figure out remote access, DDNS, HTTPS, port forwarding… it gets overwhelming fast ?
If you're looking for an easier and more secure way to get remote access to Jellyfin without diving into the weeds, I highly recommend checking out Tailscale. It’s basically a zero-config VPN that:
Doesn't need port forwarding or DDNS
Automatically encrypts everything (so you don’t have to mess with HTTPS certs)
Makes your Jellyfin server accessible as if you’re on your home network, wherever you are
It’s available in App Central or you can install it manually depending on your NAS’s architecture (x86 for yours). Once it’s running, just install Tailscale on your devices (phone, laptop, etc.) and you're good to go.
That said… if you're brand new to this and want something that just works out of the box with less hassle, Plex is definitely easier to set up for remote access. It handles authentication, HTTPS, and device support really smoothly — especially for things like Roku or sharing with friends/family.