OVH VPS (3 IP) + TrueNAS SCALE: WireGuard + Nginx Proxy Manager + Dockge + Emby/Plex/Jellyfin + Nextcloud + Backups (Full setup) -- 2
Budget: $2 – $8 USD
I need an experienced Linux/TrueNAS engineer to build a secure remote-access architecture for my home TrueNAS SCALE server using an OVH VPS as the public gateway.
Environment: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: is exemple ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::budget 80////////////////////////
TrueNAS SCALE at home (LAN)
OVH VPS (image: Debian 12 – Docker)
Domain: vpsnas.com (DNS managed in OVH panel)
3 public IPs available on the VPS
Work via AnyDesk on my PC (I will provide access/credentials)
Goal:
The VPS must be the only public entry point (HTTPS 443). A WireGuard tunnel connects VPS ↔ home LAN so services are accessible externally without exposing TrueNAS WebUI/SMB/admin panels publicly.
Important: Installation alone is NOT accepted. Everything must be installed AND fully configured, tested end-to-end, and delivered with proof.
Required Scope of Work
1) OVH Configuration (IPs + DNS)
Configure/use the 3 VPS public IPs and ensure Debian can bind services to specific IPs.
Configure OVH DNS zone for vpsnas.com:
A records → IP1 (WEB) for:
vpsnas.com, www.vpsnas.com
emby.vpsnas.com, plex.vpsnas.com, jellyfin.vpsnas.com
cloud.vpsnas.com
(optional) vpn.vpsnas.com → IP2 (WireGuard)
2) VPS Debian 12 (Docker) — 3 IP Best Practice
Use the 3 IPs like this:
IP1 = WEB/public: only ports 80/443
IP2 = VPN/WireGuard: only 51820/UDP
IP3 = ADMIN/private: SSH + admin panels VPN-only (recommended)
Tasks:
System hardening + firewall (UFW strict rules)
Install/configure WireGuard server on VPS
Tunnel: 10.10.0.0/24 (VPS 10.10.0.1, home gateway 10.10.0.2)
Install/configure Nginx Proxy Manager (Docker):
Bind 80/443 to IP1
Bind Admin UI (81) to IP3 (VPN-only)
3) Home Side: TrueNAS + WG-Gateway VM
Create a small Linux VM (Debian/Ubuntu) on TrueNAS as WG-Gateway
Configure WireGuard client + routing/NAT so VPS can reach my LAN through tunnel
No inbound ports opened on the home router (target)
4) TrueNAS Datasets + Permissions (critical)
Create datasets (example pool Pool1) and set correct ACL/permissions:
Pool1/Media_Movies, Pool1/Media_Series (+ optional Media_TV)
Pool1/AppData/{emby,plex,jellyfin,nextcloud,dockge}
Pool1/Docker/stacks
Pool1/Transcode/{emby,plex,jellyfin}
Pool1/Backups/TrueNASConfig
Media mounts must be read-only in containers; AppData/Transcode/Stacks must be read-write. No “Access denied”.
5) Install & Configure Apps on TrueNAS (Required)
Install Dockge (LAN/VPN only)
Install/configure Emby + Plex + Jellyfin with consistent mounts:
/config (RW), /transcode (RW), /movies (RO), /series (RO)
Install/configure Nextcloud and publish via cloud.vpsnas.com
SMB shares if needed, but SMB must never be exposed publicly (VPN/LAN only)
6) No GPU / Transcoding policy (important)
I have no dedicated GPU currently (CPU-only).
Disable hardware acceleration in Emby/Plex/Jellyfin
Configure to prioritize Direct Play/Direct Stream and minimize transcoding
7) Test Media (LEGAL only)
Use only legal/open licensed test media (no piracy).
Minimum test items:
2 Movies + 2 TV episodes + 1 x 4K test file
Verify scan + playback on all 3 media servers.
8) Backups (Required) + Restore proof
Configure automatic ZFS snapshots (AppData/stacks + media)
Perform restore test (delete a test file and restore from snapshot) — proof required
Export TrueNAS config and store in Pool1/Backups/TrueNASConfig
Final Acceptance Tests (Must Pass)
WireGuard stable; VPS can reach home LAN services
External test via 4G hotspot:
https://emby.vpsnas.com valid HTTPS
https://plex.vpsnas.com valid HTTPS
https://jellyfin.vpsnas.com valid HTTPS
https://cloud.vpsnas.com valid HTTPS
Movies + Series appear and playback works on Emby/Plex/Jellyfin
4K test file remote playback confirms Direct Play (not transcoding)
SMB works on LAN and remotely via VPN only
Backups configured + restore proof + TrueNAS config exported
Deliverables Required
Network diagram (VPS IP1/IP2/IP3 ↔ WireGuard ↔ WG-Gateway ↔ LAN)
OVH DNS record list (screenshots preferred)
Notes on VPS 3-IP configuration on Debian
Firewall rules + open ports list
WireGuard config summary (public keys ok; keep private keys secure)
NPM screenshots: proxy hosts + SSL certificates
Dataset list + permissions overview
Dockge compose stacks + persistent paths
Proof screenshots/logs: external access, playback, Direct Play, snapshots/restore
Short How-To doc: restart services, add a proxy host, add a stack, troubleshooting, restore steps
Environment: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: is exemple ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::budget 80////////////////////////
TrueNAS SCALE at home (LAN)
OVH VPS (image: Debian 12 – Docker)
Domain: vpsnas.com (DNS managed in OVH panel)
3 public IPs available on the VPS
Work via AnyDesk on my PC (I will provide access/credentials)
Goal:
The VPS must be the only public entry point (HTTPS 443). A WireGuard tunnel connects VPS ↔ home LAN so services are accessible externally without exposing TrueNAS WebUI/SMB/admin panels publicly.
Important: Installation alone is NOT accepted. Everything must be installed AND fully configured, tested end-to-end, and delivered with proof.
Required Scope of Work
1) OVH Configuration (IPs + DNS)
Configure/use the 3 VPS public IPs and ensure Debian can bind services to specific IPs.
Configure OVH DNS zone for vpsnas.com:
A records → IP1 (WEB) for:
vpsnas.com, www.vpsnas.com
emby.vpsnas.com, plex.vpsnas.com, jellyfin.vpsnas.com
cloud.vpsnas.com
(optional) vpn.vpsnas.com → IP2 (WireGuard)
2) VPS Debian 12 (Docker) — 3 IP Best Practice
Use the 3 IPs like this:
IP1 = WEB/public: only ports 80/443
IP2 = VPN/WireGuard: only 51820/UDP
IP3 = ADMIN/private: SSH + admin panels VPN-only (recommended)
Tasks:
System hardening + firewall (UFW strict rules)
Install/configure WireGuard server on VPS
Tunnel: 10.10.0.0/24 (VPS 10.10.0.1, home gateway 10.10.0.2)
Install/configure Nginx Proxy Manager (Docker):
Bind 80/443 to IP1
Bind Admin UI (81) to IP3 (VPN-only)
3) Home Side: TrueNAS + WG-Gateway VM
Create a small Linux VM (Debian/Ubuntu) on TrueNAS as WG-Gateway
Configure WireGuard client + routing/NAT so VPS can reach my LAN through tunnel
No inbound ports opened on the home router (target)
4) TrueNAS Datasets + Permissions (critical)
Create datasets (example pool Pool1) and set correct ACL/permissions:
Pool1/Media_Movies, Pool1/Media_Series (+ optional Media_TV)
Pool1/AppData/{emby,plex,jellyfin,nextcloud,dockge}
Pool1/Docker/stacks
Pool1/Transcode/{emby,plex,jellyfin}
Pool1/Backups/TrueNASConfig
Media mounts must be read-only in containers; AppData/Transcode/Stacks must be read-write. No “Access denied”.
5) Install & Configure Apps on TrueNAS (Required)
Install Dockge (LAN/VPN only)
Install/configure Emby + Plex + Jellyfin with consistent mounts:
/config (RW), /transcode (RW), /movies (RO), /series (RO)
Install/configure Nextcloud and publish via cloud.vpsnas.com
SMB shares if needed, but SMB must never be exposed publicly (VPN/LAN only)
6) No GPU / Transcoding policy (important)
I have no dedicated GPU currently (CPU-only).
Disable hardware acceleration in Emby/Plex/Jellyfin
Configure to prioritize Direct Play/Direct Stream and minimize transcoding
7) Test Media (LEGAL only)
Use only legal/open licensed test media (no piracy).
Minimum test items:
2 Movies + 2 TV episodes + 1 x 4K test file
Verify scan + playback on all 3 media servers.
8) Backups (Required) + Restore proof
Configure automatic ZFS snapshots (AppData/stacks + media)
Perform restore test (delete a test file and restore from snapshot) — proof required
Export TrueNAS config and store in Pool1/Backups/TrueNASConfig
Final Acceptance Tests (Must Pass)
WireGuard stable; VPS can reach home LAN services
External test via 4G hotspot:
https://emby.vpsnas.com valid HTTPS
https://plex.vpsnas.com valid HTTPS
https://jellyfin.vpsnas.com valid HTTPS
https://cloud.vpsnas.com valid HTTPS
Movies + Series appear and playback works on Emby/Plex/Jellyfin
4K test file remote playback confirms Direct Play (not transcoding)
SMB works on LAN and remotely via VPN only
Backups configured + restore proof + TrueNAS config exported
Deliverables Required
Network diagram (VPS IP1/IP2/IP3 ↔ WireGuard ↔ WG-Gateway ↔ LAN)
OVH DNS record list (screenshots preferred)
Notes on VPS 3-IP configuration on Debian
Firewall rules + open ports list
WireGuard config summary (public keys ok; keep private keys secure)
NPM screenshots: proxy hosts + SSL certificates
Dataset list + permissions overview
Dockge compose stacks + persistent paths
Proof screenshots/logs: external access, playback, Direct Play, snapshots/restore
Short How-To doc: restart services, add a proxy host, add a stack, troubleshooting, restore steps
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