Transitioning from Cloudflare Tunnel to Pangolin: A Self-Hosted Solution
I replaced Cloudflare Tunnel with Pangolin, and finally own my whole ingress path
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A tech enthusiast transitioned from Cloudflare Tunnel to Pangolin for hosting their self-managed Vaultwarden service. This change was motivated by a desire to reduce dependency on a single provider and gain full control over their server infrastructure.
- 01Pangolin offers a self-hosted alternative to Cloudflare Tunnel, providing ownership over the entire ingress path.
- 02The setup involves multiple layers including a VPS, WireGuard server, and Traefik reverse proxy, all under the user's control.
- 03The transition was not due to Cloudflare's failure but to a shift in priorities towards independence and control.
- 04While Cloudflare offers better performance through its edge network, Pangolin eliminates third-party dependencies.
- 05Pangolin requires ongoing maintenance and a VPS, making it suitable for users already familiar with self-hosting.
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In a recent project, a tech enthusiast replaced Cloudflare Tunnel with Pangolin to host their self-managed Vaultwarden service, aiming to reduce reliance on a single provider. Pangolin operates similarly to Cloudflare, creating a secure outbound-only tunnel from the user's home server through a VPS, eliminating the need for port forwarding and exposing the home IP. The setup comprises a control plane dashboard, a WireGuard server, and a reverse proxy, all managed by the user. The transition was motivated by a desire for greater ownership over the infrastructure, despite Cloudflare's superior performance and ease of use for many home lab enthusiasts. The user acknowledges that while Pangolin offers independence, it also introduces additional maintenance responsibilities and requires a VPS, making it more suitable for those already engaged in self-hosting. Ultimately, the user continues to utilize Cloudflare for DNS and other services but has successfully shifted this specific service to their own infrastructure.
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The shift to Pangolin allows for greater control over personal data and server management.
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