Hey everyone! I'm trying to set up an Ubuntu Docker container that I can access remotely from another PC or even my mobile device over the internet. I've already experimented with ngrok, but it's quite slow, and Tailscale hasn't worked out for me. What's the best free method to achieve this?
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Another option is to purchase a domain and create a Cloudflare tunnel. It's a reliable method to facilitate access to your Docker containers over the internet.
You can use SSH to connect to your Docker container remotely. Another option is to explore using Docker context—it's pretty handy for managing remote Docker hosts.
You just need to connect to your host system however you prefer, and from there, access the container directly for whatever service you have set up. If you’re still having issues with Tailscale, maybe check out r/Tailscale for help, or consider exploring alternatives on r/selfhosted. Just keep in mind that these networking setups aren't specifically tied to Docker.
I suggest giving Tailscale another shot. Just install it on your Ubuntu server, as well as on your phone and client computer. Once it's set up, you can grab the IPV4 address from the Tailscale website (it usually looks like 100.xx.xx.xx). Then, simply access it via that address followed by the port number. It should be straightforward!
Using Tailscale on your host can give you remote access from anywhere. You can set up a machine at home that serves as an exit point to your network. Just remember this is more about network settings than Docker itself.
You might want to consider configuring Tailscale as a subnet router on your home network. This way, you'll be able to access everything on that network no matter where you are.