Secure Remote Access to Self-Hosted Services Requires Tradeoffs Between VPN and mTLS
Self-hosters running data-sensitive services at home need secure internet access without exposing their home IP, but face constraints that limit both major options: VPN clients may be blocked by corporate IT or government censorship, while mTLS certificate management is complex and not universally supported by apps. No lightweight solution covers the full set of constraints across device types, networks, and geographies.
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