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- [Expose code-server](#expose-code-server)
- [Port forwarding via SSH](#port-forwarding-via-ssh)
- [Connect Using Tailscale (For IPads)](#using-tailscale)
- [Using Let's Encrypt with Caddy](#using-lets-encrypt-with-caddy)
- [Using Let's Encrypt with NGINX](#using-lets-encrypt-with-nginx)
- [Using a self-signed certificate](#using-a-self-signed-certificate)
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There are several approaches to operating and exposing code-server securely:

- Port forwarding via SSH
- Connect using a free VPN (tailscale)
- Using Let's Encrypt with Caddy
- Using Let's Encrypt with NGINX
- Using a self-signed certificate
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> [GPG agent](https://wiki.gnupg.org/AgentForwarding) to the instance to
> securely access GitHub and sign commits without having to copy your keys.

### Using Tailscale

[Tailscale](http://tailscale.com) is a free secure VPN. Although this depends
on a third-party service, tailscale to be [up and
running](https://status.tailscale.com/), it is a worthwhile alternative for
those that want to setup a secure connection to their IPads without the need of
setting up an external domain.
See instructions [here](https://tailscale.com/kb/1166/vscode-ipad) on how to
connect using tailscale.

### Using Let's Encrypt with Caddy

Using [Let's Encrypt](https://letsencrypt.org) is an option if you want to
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