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RemyThatcher
Sep 11, 2025Iron Contributor
Ensuring adequate security when hosting servers from desktop
Hi, apologies if this is wrong section if a mod can move it if they think so. I run some services from my desktop that I access over the internet. Streaming the desktop for gaming torrent UI ...
JaggerKnox
Sep 26, 2025Iron Contributor
Use your router’s firewall to restrict access as much as possible.
Limit open ports to only those necessary, and consider blocking unnecessary incoming connections.
Use a software firewall on your PC (e.g., Windows Defender Firewall) to restrict local and remote access further.