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Remote Access

Test Remote Access

Prove remote access works securely without mistaking home Wi-Fi for an external connection.

Guide difficulty⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beginner Friendly
Estimated time⏱️ Around 20–40 minutesEstimated for a first-time user.

Test sequence

  1. Confirm the application still works locally.
  2. Turn off Wi-Fi on the phone.
  3. Open the HTTPS address over mobile data.
  4. Check that the certificate is valid.
  5. Sign in and perform one harmless action.
  6. Confirm an unconfigured port is not reachable.
IMAGE PLACEHOLDERPhone on mobile data showing a secure HTTPS connection to a selected service.
Required image: Phone on mobile data showing a secure HTTPS connection to a selected service.
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