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# Port forwarding
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If you need to make PiKVM accessible from Internet,
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the easiest way to achieve this by forwarding a port on the router.
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the easiest way to achieve this is by forwarding a port on the router.
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In this case, an external (global) IP address must be assigned to the router.
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This service is provided by the ISP.
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* **[Set strong passwords and enable two-factor authorization](auth.md)
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before opening access to PiKVM from the Internet!**
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* It is strongly recommended to obtain a valid HTTPS certificate, for example via [Let's Encrypt](letsencrypt.md).
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* A good practice is using a custom port number instead of `443` from the Internet side, for example `14438` to avoid common port scanners.
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* A good practice is using a custom port number instead of `443` from the Internet side, for example `14438`, to avoid common port scanners.
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* If you still decide to use the `443` port number, you may want to forward port `80` to get a convenient redirect.
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Port forwarding is a powerful and convenient tool, but remember that security depends entirely on your configuration.
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