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Is a reverse proxy necessary to access remote services when I already use a vpn? (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by Rafa130397@alien.top to c/homelab@selfhosted.forum

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Hey! Sorry for the repeating question, I have a very specific question though.

For context, I access my services using a vpn, and that's been great. However, I've been a lot of people mentioning reverse proxies. Are they necessary or more of a convenience thing? I ask because I don't see something that I cannot do with my current vpn setup.

Thanks!

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[–] mcjoppy@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Assuming you can connect to the VPN from anywhere in the world - it's an exposed service that could potentially be a target for prying eyes. If you've got systems in place to try detect unwanted attempts to connect then neat :)

I've just switched off my Wireguard VPN and trialing out Cloudflare Tunnels (free offering only) and find it great.

A really nice feature is that you can set up rules for "apps" - only connections originating from my country and with an approved e-mail address can proceed through the tunnel.

Everything I've set up is limited to HTTP/S traffic, and I've had to migrate my domain to CLoudflare..... don't see myself going back to VPN (anytime soon).