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Is it possible to self-host RustDesk completely for free?
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I honestly wouldn't use Rustdesk do to the Chinese affiliation and the questionable ownership. Unfortunately haven't found an alternative outside of RDP over Netbird.
Sunshine and moonlight. Best option iv found. just set up remote access ahead of time and it's the best option by a mile.
True remote full access with out the need to set it up in advance thats also reliable imis basically impossible from what I've found. There just ain't any great options. They all suck in their own unique way.