What would be the easiest self hosted way to share a music collection privately?

I am thinking of just granting guest access to the nas folder via wireguard or a simple caddy instance but also more sophisticated versions.

It would be good (but not a must) to have a search feature enabled.

Any recommendations?

  • MSids@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11·
    2 months ago

    Plex should not be accessed externally using a port forward. Always use app.plex.tv as it prevents unauthenticated users from seeing the instance.

    • LifeBandit666English
      1·
      2 months ago

      If I don’t port forward, my friends that I’ve shared with can’t see the instance

      • MSids@lemmy.worldEnglish
        21·
        2 months ago

        You do not need to port forward to share a Plex instance over the Internet. App.plex.tv manages the inbound connections automatically. All you need to do is manage invites to your friends. They log in with their email/password or with Google SSO to app.plex.tv and your content will be available over a secure connection with no port forwarding.

        • LifeBandit666English
          1·
          2 months ago

          Good to know, I’ll turn it off when I get home from work, thanks