Yes, you can host your own VPS.
Yes, you can host your own VPS.
To set up your own "VPS," start with a reliable internet connection and obtain IP ranges from your ISP. Select a hypervisor such as ESXI, PROXMOX, OpenVZ or KVM. Install Debian within a virtual machine. Allocate one of the IP ranges you purchased to the server. That's it.
Essentially, a VPS functions as a virtual machine. You can configure a Debian-based system and connect from anywhere. In practice, you must reveal the port your remote tool uses (like RDP or VNC) and route it to the VM's local address. This approach isn't ideal for security. A safer method is to establish a VPN connection first, then access the VM through that tunnel. Many routers support built-in VPN capabilities, though there are many guides for installing solutions like OpenVPN.
Note: Dynamic DNS is often necessary since consumer connections rarely have fixed IPs and can change frequently.
my debian vps is installed on your local machine, and you're able to reach it from your host PC, but not from outside your home network.
Sure, I'll give it another shot. If that doesn't work, just let me know.
It’s usually easier to focus on remote access setup. Let’s specify the software you’re using, the router model, and any steps you’ve taken so far. A connection timeout might result from various issues.