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Am a bit new to all this so apologies if terminology etc isn't correct.

I have my server with apps in docker containers. I have gluetun set-up and working, serving an internet connection to the rest of the containers.

I'm thinking about going down the Tailscale route so that I can use the apps when I'm away from home - haven't needed to so far but its nice to have the option.

For that to work I think I'll need two VPN connections - one to extend the LAN away from the house, the other to provide internet access.

If so, how the hell do I go about setting that up? Can I do this with Gluetun or do I need something else?

Any wise words or links to set-up guides would be much appreciated.

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[–] DreamlandLividity@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Tailscale now supports buying Mullvad subscription through them and using it with their app. So it solves this issue, although the control you have over your Mullvad tunnel is less and it misses some advanced Mullvad features. Still probably good enough for most people.

I ended up going a different route by buying a VPS and hosting Caddy as reverse proxy. Then I only have my VPS and NAS on tailscale and other devices use the reverse proxy. This allows me to also share links to cloud files or other stuff I host with friends that are not on tailscale.

[–] jobbies@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 week ago

Yeah this is the plan eventually. I'm already paying for two VPNs so I can't justify a third until one of those subscriptions are up 🤣