What is SeaWise?
SeaWise lets you access your home server apps from anywhere — without opening ports, setting up a VPN, or touching your router.
The Problem
You're running Plex, Jellyfin, Home Assistant, or other apps on a home server. You want to access them from outside your home network. The traditional options are painful:
Port forwarding requires router configuration, a static IP, and exposes your network directly to the internet
VPNs require every device to install VPN software — not practical for sharing with friends and family
CGNAT (common with Starlink, 5G, and many ISPs) makes port forwarding impossible
The Solution
SeaWise creates secure tunnels from your home server to the internet. Your apps get a public URL like myapp.seawise.dev that anyone can visit — no VPN, no port forwarding, no router changes.
Your Home Server → SeaWise → The Internet
(outbound) (relay) (public URL)Your server connects out to SeaWise. SeaWise never connects into your network.
How It Works
You run the SeaWise client as a Docker container on your server
The client creates an outbound connection to SeaWise
You register your apps (Plex on port 32400, Home Assistant on port 8123, etc.)
Each app gets a public URL like
plex.seawise.devWhen someone visits that URL, traffic flows through the secure tunnel to your server
Key Features
No port forwarding — works behind any router, including CGNAT
No VPN required — friends and family just visit a URL
Docker-native — one container, minimal setup
Outbound-only — your server connects out, nothing connects in
Dashboard — manage everything from a web interface
Sharing — give specific people access to your dashboards
Who Is SeaWise For?
Home server enthusiasts running Plex, Jellyfin, Nextcloud, or Home Assistant
Self-hosters who want remote access without complexity
Anyone behind CGNAT who can't use port forwarding
People who want to share services with friends and family without making them install VPN software
Next Steps
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