Hello,
I’m new to using a Raspberry Pi, but I do have experience with Python programming.
I want to use a Raspberry Pi to host my own website that shows information from my solar panels, battery system and EV charging station.
I want to make this website accessible from outside my home so I can view graphs and energy data remotely.
To access the site remotely, I need to open a port to the outside world, which feels a bit scary. How can I do this safely?
I don’t mind if other people can see the data on the website, but I don’t want hackers to use that open port to enter my home network.
I know exactly which devices should be allowed to access the site (two Android phones and a laptop). Is it possible to use SSH keys or something similar so that only those devices can access the website/port?
If that’s not possible, what can I do to make the open port as safe as possible?
I will be using a Raspberry Pi 4.
I’m new to using a Raspberry Pi, but I do have experience with Python programming.
I want to use a Raspberry Pi to host my own website that shows information from my solar panels, battery system and EV charging station.
I want to make this website accessible from outside my home so I can view graphs and energy data remotely.
To access the site remotely, I need to open a port to the outside world, which feels a bit scary. How can I do this safely?
I don’t mind if other people can see the data on the website, but I don’t want hackers to use that open port to enter my home network.
I know exactly which devices should be allowed to access the site (two Android phones and a laptop). Is it possible to use SSH keys or something similar so that only those devices can access the website/port?
If that’s not possible, what can I do to make the open port as safe as possible?
I will be using a Raspberry Pi 4.
Statistics: Posted by LoreD — Fri Nov 21, 2025 10:55 am — Replies 1 — Views 9