Ask HN: What is the easiest way to connect two systems behind firewalls?

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  • frp

    A fast reverse proxy to help you expose a local server behind a NAT or firewall to the internet.

  • I've found a project that I think is similar to what I'm looking for (https://github.com/fatedier/frp), but I'm really looking for something that would allow me to VNC to a remote system from a mobile device. I.e. expose a remote connect to a system via VNC through a standard URL.

  • tailscale

    The easiest, most secure way to use WireGuard and 2FA.

  • WorkOS

    The modern identity platform for B2B SaaS. The APIs are flexible and easy-to-use, supporting authentication, user identity, and complex enterprise features like SSO and SCIM provisioning.

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  • Netmaker

    Netmaker makes networks with WireGuard. Netmaker automates fast, secure, and distributed virtual networks.

  • Netmaker is an extremely fast mesh VPN built on WireGuard. It does UDP hole punching to get through NATs, and has a quick installer to get it set up on a VPS in a few minutes.

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