# Node-red from internet

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-from-internet/83397>\
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**Created:** [3 December 2023 03:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-from-internet/83397 "2023-12-03T03:11:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![Sean-McG](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/sean-mcg/32/54677_2.png) [@Sean-McG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Sean-McG)\
**Post date:** [3 December 2023 05:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-from-internet/83397/2 "2023-12-03T05:31:46Z")

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Based on your post, my best advice would be don't do this, it is fraught with problems ! 😉

I would start by reading this -

> [@Safely accessing Node-RED over the Internet](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/safely-accessing-node-red-over-the-internet/45024):
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> Update 2025-02-19 The best advice for most people doing home automation is still: Don't expose Node-RED to the outside world! Where you really have to have some outside access, keep it as hands-off and restricted as possible. For example, using a Telegram bot. Also keep it as minimal as possible, e.g. Don't expose the Editor - EVER! If you want to provide remote control of your heating or the precious plants in your greenhouse, provide explicit controls with strong limits. Don't expose ever…

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