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Make unRAID webconsole work with a VPN

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How do you make unRAID webconsole work with a VPN? If you’re running a local unRAID server and are trying to access its webconsole in your browser while also running a VPN browser extension, then this short guide is for you! (Though it should also apply to any other local service using WebSockets.)

  • Go to where you can add exceptions / bypass rules to your VPN
Example of bypass rule in PIA VPN
Bypass rules menu of Private Internet Access (PIA), the VPN that I’m using
  • Now, enter your domain, e.g. https://returnminusone.com
  • Replace the protocol, i.e. “https”, with “wss”.
Example of WebSocket bypass rule in PIA VPN
Example of a WebSocket address bypass rule in PIA
  • Add the bypass rule. In PIA you just have to press the big green “+” button.

This should work for any WebSocket service running on any port, but do keep in mind that your domain will have to get routed locally in your home network for this to work. Additionally, this also works for bypassing the VPN for any other protocols, e.g. “ftp”.