# 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.

* [How to log in to your PC remotely over Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/~/changes/Ppg3bMoVHwMks6LohjqQ/how-to/remote-access/log-in-to-pc-remotely)
* [How to access remote systems over Meshnet using SSH](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/~/changes/Ppg3bMoVHwMks6LohjqQ/how-to/remote-access/access-remote-systems-over-ssh)
* [How to access your IP camera over Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/~/changes/Ppg3bMoVHwMks6LohjqQ/how-to/remote-access/access-ip-camera)
* [How to use Home Assistant over Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/~/changes/Ppg3bMoVHwMks6LohjqQ/how-to/remote-access/home-assistant)
* [How to make secure macOS Time Machine backups from anywhere](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/~/changes/Ppg3bMoVHwMks6LohjqQ/how-to/remote-access/macos-time-machine-backups)
* [How to use Ansible over Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/~/changes/Ppg3bMoVHwMks6LohjqQ/how-to/remote-access/ansible-over-meshnet)
* [How to access files in your NAS from anywhere without compromising its security](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/~/changes/Ppg3bMoVHwMks6LohjqQ/how-to/remote-access/access-nas)
* [How to set up an Android phone as a security camera with remote access](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/~/changes/Ppg3bMoVHwMks6LohjqQ/how-to/remote-access/android-security-camera)
* [How to assign custom host names to Meshnet services with a reverse proxy](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/~/changes/Ppg3bMoVHwMks6LohjqQ/how-to/remote-access/custom-host-names-using-reverse-proxy)