Using a home server as a travel VPN for China
The idea is to use a home PC or server like a VPN while staying in China. Phone traffic would go first to the home machine, then out to services such as Instagram, and then back again.
The reason is practical: during a 48-hour trip from Latin America, WhatsApp and other Meta services are important for staying in touch with family and sending photos. Tailscale, RustDesk, and AnyDesk came up as possible tools, but the short answer points to as the best bet.
is also mentioned as a possible option, while Tailscale may work but can be unreliable. There is also a clear warning to follow local law.
Key points
- The plan is to route phone internet traffic through a home PC or server.
- The main need is family communication through WhatsApp and other Meta services during travel.
- is presented as the strongest suggested option.
- is another option, while Tailscale may work but may not be reliable.
- Local laws and rules need to be checked before using any .