Hi there.

I am running Openmediavault on my home server and have a number of services (Home Assistant, PiHole, TVHeadend, Jellyfin) all running as docker containers.

I would really like to have a go at remotely accessing my server as I can:

* Back up photos to my server hard drives as well as access them remotely.

* Schedule TV Programs on TVHeadend when away from home

* Monitor my home when I am away

* Stream films to my phone, without the need for streaming services

Openmediavault has a built in addon for using Wireguard and I am hoping to give that a go, shortly.

Does anyone have any initial security advice before I take the plunge, please?

I am pretty nervous about making my home network available to the net and want to make sure that I have taken all necessary steps beforehand.

For example - I use both NFS and SMB to share folders on my network. Should I remove NFS, given that it does not allow for password protection?

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There is a lot more to security than just allowing access and having a password. Simple passwords can be easily hacked.

Even with wireguard there has to be an access point for the vpn that is accessible from the internet. Most ISPs may provide an internet accessible address on the public WAN side, but also use private IPs on the LAN side. They also mostly do not allow home users to run servers. Most VPN services require a monthly payment for the service, though what is provided/allowed varies between providers..

I happen to use plexmediaserver and plex uses their servers to provide a connection point to my home PC through the software at home. I can stream media -- audio, video, photos, etc. but must explicitly configure access at home to allow remote access. This does not require a vpn for the access since it is done through a remote server on the internet. Their connection is very similar to a vpn in function. Plex has a monthly charge normally, but also a lifetime plan with one payment. I used the lifetime option.