CGNAT for self-hosters: How to know port forwarding is not your problem
📰 Medium · DevOps
Learn how to identify if port forwarding is not the issue with inbound connections and find alternative solutions
Action Steps
- Check your router's configuration to ensure port forwarding is set up correctly
- Use online tools to test if your port is open
- Verify if CGNAT is enabled on your network
- Configure your server to use a reverse proxy or VPN if CGNAT is the issue
- Test inbound connections again after making changes
Who Needs to Know This
DevOps teams and self-hosters can benefit from this knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve inbound connection issues
Key Insight
💡 CGNAT can cause inbound connection issues even with proper port forwarding, and alternative solutions like reverse proxies or VPNs can help
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