Title: Home Server with Nextcloud, Navidrome, and Other Services: Troubleshooting Sudden Unreachable Internet
Introduction
This article aims to help you troubleshoot and resolve issues with your home server when it suddenly becomes unreachable over the internet. We will cover key concepts, provide detailed context, and offer solutions for common problems.
Key Concepts
- Home Server
- Nextcloud
- Navidrome
- Nginx
- Reverse Proxy
- DNS
- Firewall
Understanding the Setup
Your home server runs several services, such as Nextcloud, Navidrome, etc., behind an Nginx server acting as a reverse proxy. These services are reachable via HTTPS://
Symptoms
You may experience the following symptoms:
- Services become unreachable over the internet.
- Connection timeouts when accessing the services.
- DNS resolution issues.
Possible Causes
- Nginx Configuration Issues
- Firewall Rules
- DNS Problems
- Service Downtime
Troubleshooting Steps
1. Check Nginx Configuration
Ensure that your Nginx configuration is correct and that the reverse proxy settings for your services are properly configured.
sudo nano /etc/nginx/nginx.conf
2. Check Firewall Rules
Check your firewall rules to ensure that the necessary ports for your services are open.
sudo ufw status
sudo ufw allow <service-port>
3. Check DNS Resolution
Test your DNS resolution by running the following command:
nslookup <service>.mihi.no
4. Restart Services and Nginx
Restart your services and Nginx to ensure they are running correctly.
sudo systemctl restart <service>
sudo systemctl restart nginx
Summary
This article covered troubleshooting issues with a home server when it suddenly becomes unreachable over the internet. We discussed common causes, such as Nginx configuration issues, firewall rules, DNS problems, and service downtime. We also provided steps to troubleshoot these issues.
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