# Remote device access

The ability to instantly access and control your devices from anywhere is usually difficult to achieve. Changes to your home network, such as port forwarding, can significantly decrease your security. In addition, software solutions that assist with remote access can be costly.

With the introduction of Meshnet, you can circumvent exposing ports and keep your network security intact. Meshnet allows hassle-free [remote access](https://nordvpn.com/meshnet/remote-access/) with minimal configuration.

In this section, you can find how-to guides on remotely reaching your devices with the help of Meshnet.

### **Desktop and server remote access**

* [Access remote systems over Meshnet using SSH](/how-to/remote-access/access-remote-systems-over-ssh.md)
* [Use Ansible over Meshnet](/how-to/remote-access/ansible-over-meshnet.md)
* [Log in to your PC remotely over Meshnet](/how-to/remote-access/log-in-to-pc-remotely.md)
* [Use Proxmox VE remotely over Meshnet](/how-to/remote-access/use-proxmox-remotely.md)
* [Set up and remotely access a CasaOS server](/how-to/remote-access/casaos-remote-access.md)
* [Set up OpenClaw AI assistant](/how-to/remote-access/openclaw-ai-assistant.md)

### **Surveillance and home control**

* [Access your IP camera over Meshnet](/how-to/remote-access/access-ip-camera.md)
* [Set up a phone as a security camera with remote access](/how-to/remote-access/phone-security-camera.md)
* [Use Home Assistant over Meshnet](/how-to/remote-access/home-assistant.md)
* [Set up a remotely controlled 3D printer](/how-to/remote-access/3d-printer.md)

### **Data management**

* [Make macOS Time Machine backups from anywhere](/how-to/remote-access/macos-time-machine-backups.md)
* [Access files in your NAS from anywhere securely](/how-to/remote-access/access-nas.md)

### **Meshnet networking and customization**

* [Assign custom host names to Meshnet services with a reverse proxy](/how-to/remote-access/custom-host-names-using-reverse-proxy.md)


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