Security considerations

In case you want to expose your Blocks server on a public network, such as one accessed over wifi by guests, or from the Internet, there are a number of precautions you must take. For instance, you should strongly consider using a secure connection (https) to your server. That applies in particular if your server is exposed to the internet. You should also make sure to have a proper firewall in place. Such a firewall is often part of the networking infrastructure. If you have no external firewall in place, you should at least apply a software firewall, such as ufw, which is installed but disabled in our Linux server image.

:!: Whenever in doubt, consult with professional security experts before exposing your server to public networks or the internet.