Discussing network sharing and VPN setup
Discussing network sharing and VPN setup
Hello! Sharing a folder via Samba or another method means it stays within your local network unless explicitly configured for remote access. When connected to a VPN like NordVPN or Surfshark, the directory itself won’t be visible to anyone outside your VPN tunnel—it remains secure and private on your home network.
Your regional holdings stay within the area unless you explicitly grant permission for port access through your firewall.
A VPN enabling Client-to-Site connection lets anyone on your server network reach the LAN through a properly set route, including any Samba servers. It seems this setup might apply to NordVPN or Surfshark, though I’m not sure. Public login accounts likely control file and server access. Only you would have that information.
If you use Samba to share a folder and don’t take extra steps like routing it through your modem, it should work smoothly.
Even after considering it, I believe most paid VPN services will block typical ports completely.