Access proxmox web interface on Internet

[organetic]

I'm trying to access proxmox and control all virtual machines on any internet connection using a standard browser, just like the usual way on the local lan.

I already tried to configure the router with a port forwarding rule. So, every outside connection on port 443 is forwarded to the web interface. But I can't open vnc windows for controlling the virtual machines. Also, port 443 is not a good port to be forwarded, since we also have a secure web server on the same net and I had to turn it off for testing this.

I'm trying to use something like https://dynamic.ip.address:84 but the host is unreachable.

Any ideas on this? I bet someone has already done this

Thanks in advance

 

[tom]

I'm trying to access proxmox and control all virtual machines on any internet connection using a standard browser, just like the usual way on the local lan.

I already tried to configure the router with a port forwarding rule. So, every outside connection on port 443 is forwarded to the web interface. But I can't open vnc windows for controlling the virtual machines. Also, port 443 is not a good port to be forwarded, since we also have a secure web server on the same net and I had to turn it off for testing this.

I'm trying to use something like https://dynamic.ip.address:84 but the host is unreachable.

Any ideas on this? I bet someone has already done this

Thanks in advance

Using a VPN (configured on the Firewall/Router) is a secure way to access. Pls note, you need the https port, ssh and several VNC ports, so opening all these ports to the internet is not recommended.

 

[organetic]

Hi!

I pretty much appreciate your reply and concern but there's a problem regarding that approach. I do travel a lot and sometimes I need to reach the web interface from hotel computers and internet kiosks, so, sometimes it's impossible to arrange a vpn configuration.

The best I can do regarding security is to arrange a very strong password.
I know I need to open some ports, particularly 443 and 5900. But I guess there's some more to open...

Anyway cheers on the VPN solution.

 

[martin]

Hi!

I pretty much appreciate your reply and concern but there's a problem regarding that approach. I do travel a lot and sometimes I need to reach the web interface from hotel computers and internet kiosks, so, sometimes it's impossible to arrange a vpn configuration.

The best I can do regarding security is to arrange a very strong password.
I know I need to open some ports, particularly 443 and 5900. But I guess there's some more to open...

Anyway cheers on the VPN solution.

I would NEVER connect to my servers from internet kiosk or hotel pc, much too risky. just think of key loggers and trojans just waiting for you