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What are the actual security implications of port forwarding? (alien.top)
submitted 1 year ago by Alt_Lightning@alien.top to c/main@selfhosted.forum
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Like, I hear all the time that you shouldn't open any ports on your networks fire wall for security reasons this and security reasons that. But what are the actual security implications/risks of forwarding a port for something like Jellyfin or a Minecraft server or something like that? Explain like im 16 (or something)

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[-] bmelancon@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

As others have said, if you don't fully understand the implications of opening a port, you shouldn't open a port. Use something like TailScale or ZeroTier. You'll still be able to access your services but you don't need to open any ports.

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