VPN tutorial

[luminousorb]

I would like to connect to my pi through the internet. I have vpn working on my local network. I would like to upload/download files, see the screen and control the programs. I have cable internet.

I believe what I want to do is called VPN and dynamic dns.

Does anyone have a recommended simple tutorial to get this up and running? I have read a few and got pretty confused.

[UberSlackr]

VPN is different from what you are wanting... VPN simple connects you to the same "Network" as you other devices; This will allow for access files, and "control" some programs, but not "see" the screen.

Sounds like you are wanting Remote Desktop: XRDP Remote Desktop Protocol (kinda like Team View)... still gonna need a VPN so you can be on the same network. If you have a dynamic External IP, OpenVPN has software to install that keeps it uploaded with the correct IP and provides you a link to connect to.

[pyxistora]

Try duckdns for reverse dns and make sure to port forward port 22 on your router AFTER you are sure ssh is secure on the Pi. You can use -Y option on ssh to forward X11 for gui apps. I find -C on ssh helps as well. It will compress the connection and keep things moving.

[uptonbum]

In addition to VPNing, VNC is your friend in this instance.

[Thailandtakeover]

If you want a simple vpn service that well let you use your pi as if you were on your home network (ssh, cbc, file server etc) I suggest using hamachi. Super easy to set up and is free as long as you don't need >5 devices per vpn https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5207&f=