Securely Accessing Raspberry Pi Over the Internet Without Port Forwarding

Accessing your Raspberry Pi over the internet without port forwarding is crucial for both security and convenience. In this article, you will learn how to connect to your Raspberry Pi over the internet without the need for port forwarding.

1. Remote Access Using SSH (Secure Shell)

SSH is a protocol that allows secure remote access to your Raspberry Pi. Here's how you can connect to your Raspberry Pi using SSH:

Assign a static IP address to your Raspberry Pi or configure your DHCP server to always assign the same IP address to your Pi.
From a terminal or SSH client on a computer or another device connected to the same network as your Raspberry Pi, connect to your Pi using SSH. You can use programs like Terminal or PuTTY.
Use the IP address of your Raspberry Pi and, if necessary, your username and password to establish the SSH connection.

2. Remote Desktop Access Using VNC (Virtual Network Computing)

VNC provides remote access to the desktop environment of your Raspberry Pi. Here's how you can connect to your Raspberry Pi using VNC:

Install a VNC server on your Raspberry Pi, such as RealVNC.
Assign a static IP address to your Raspberry Pi or configure your DHCP server to always assign the same IP address to your Pi.
Use a VNC client to connect to your Raspberry Pi. Enter the IP address of your Pi and, if necessary, your username and password.

3. Using ZeroTier or Similar VPN (Virtual Private Network) Solutions

ZeroTier or a similar VPN solution can securely connect your Raspberry Pi to a remote network. Here's how you can connect to your Raspberry Pi using ZeroTier:

Install the ZeroTier client on your Raspberry Pi and join a ZeroTier network.
After your Raspberry Pi is assigned a ZeroTier IP address, join the same ZeroTier network from another device.
You can now securely access your Raspberry Pi over the ZeroTier network.

4. Utilizing Tor Onion Services

Tor Onion services allow your Raspberry Pi to be accessed anonymously and securely. Here's how you can connect to your Raspberry Pi using Tor Onion services:

Install and configure Tor software on your Raspberry Pi.
Configure Tor Onion services to make applications on your Pi accessible via Onion addresses.
Use the Tor client to connect to your Raspberry Pi via its Onion address.

Conclusion

Any of these methods will allow you to securely access your Raspberry Pi over the internet without port forwarding. Choose the method that best fits your security and usability preferences. Remember, taking security measures is always important, and we recommend using strong passwords for accessing your Raspberry Pi.