Adding Containers to Existing Docker Stacks in Portainer Is Non-Obvious
New self-hosters following media server tutorials get stuck when trying to add supplementary containers (e.g., bypass services) to existing VPN-gated stacks in Portainer. The networking constraints between stack containers are poorly documented. An individual setup question with limited broader market signal.
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