How to Access your Raspberry Pi from outside your local network
What is Raspberry Pi Connect and Why would you use Raspberry Pi Connect?
Raspberry Pi Connect provides basically the same functionality as VNC and SSH but you can connect from anywhere with an internet connection. VNC and SSH require you to be on the same network, or use tunneling or port forwarding.
Reasons to use Raspberry Pi Connect
Connect from anywhere with an open internet connection. You don’t need to be on the same local network as you do with SSH or VNC Viewer.
If you enjoy VNC viewer, but you don’t like looking up your IP address or you don’t want to download another app on your desktop computer, Raspberry Pi connect is for you.
Reasons to use VNC Viewer instead of Raspberry Pi Connect
Using Raspberry Pi Connect requires creating an account on Raspberry Pi and validating your email address. If you don’t want to create yet another account with a login and password, then Raspberry Pi Connect might not be for you.
Pre-requisite – Raspberry Pi 5 Basic Setup – https://youtu.be/tftyvWMs-1w
Raspberry Pi Connect Blog post – https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/raspberry-pi-connect/
Raspberry Pi Connect Documentation – https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/services/connect.html
Create your Raspberry Pi ID – https://id.raspberrypi.com/sign-up
Raspberry Pi ID Sign in – https://connect.raspberrypi.com/sign-in
Items You’ll Need:
Raspberry Pi 5 8GB RAM – https://amzn.to/46aQtwV
Raspberry Pi Active Cooler – https://amzn.to/46douwy
Micro HDMI to HDMI adapter – https://amzn.to/46cVPaU
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Logitech Keyboard and Mouse Combo – https://amzn.to/4fe3OZb
Small HDMI Monitor – https://amzn.to/3Yt6eNJ
3D Printed Raspberry Pi 5 Snap-fit Case – https://makerworld.com/en/models/411280?from=search#profileId-316208
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Timestamps
00:43 – Create a Raspberry Pi ID
1:14 – Enable Raspberry Pi Connect from your Raspberry Pi desktop
1:44 – Enable Raspberry Pi Connect from the Terminal
2:54 – Sign-in and name your Raspberry Pi
3:25 – How to select your Raspberry Pi from Mac (or Windows) desktop
4:49 – How to Connect via Remote Shell (SSH)
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