Question 1

How do I set up sish with Docker on my own server?

Accepted Answer

The README provides a Docker run command with volume mounts for SSL, keys, and pubkeys. Prepare directories, copy SSH public keys, and specify addresses and domain—for example, use 'docker run' with flags for HTTP, HTTPS, and authentication directories as shown in the Quick Start section.

Question 2

sish vs ngrok: which is better for development?

Accepted Answer

sish is self-hosted and uses standard SSH, giving full control but requiring setup, while ngrok is a managed service with a custom client for ease of use. sish suits long-term, production self-hosting, whereas ngrok is ideal for quick, temporary tunnels without infrastructure management.

Question 3

Does sish automatically handle TLS certificates for HTTPS?

Accepted Answer

Yes, sish can manage TLS certificates automatically when configured with a domain and HTTPS enabled, using the specified certificate directory. However, for production, you may need to set up ACME or manually provide certificates, as indicated in the Docker example with '--https-certificate-directory'.

Question 4

How can I create private tunnels that aren't publicly accessible?

Accepted Answer

Use TCP aliases with sish; for example, 'ssh -R myalias:22:localhost:22' creates a private alias accessible only via authenticated SSH users, as described in the private TCP alias section and accessed with 'ssh -J sish-server myalias'.

Question 5

What load balancing options does sish support?

Accepted Answer

sish offers optional load balancing for HTTP, TCP, and SNI aliases, allowing traffic distribution across multiple backends. Configuration details are available in the documentation, but it requires specifying modes and parameters during setup.

Question 6

Is sish secure for exposing services to the internet?

Accepted Answer

sish uses SSH authentication with keys or passwords and supports restrictive binding policies for safety. However, self-hosting means you're responsible for server security, updates, and access controls, so proper hardening is essential to prevent vulnerabilities.

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