Flameshot: Configure for Sharing Images With Friends and Family

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I believe we are going in circle’s here.
Just because we say the same thing’s in our own seperate way’s doesn’t mean any of us are making false claim’s.

Aren’t there protection’s against information being leaked through bugs or made available by black hat hackers?
Whether or not the user use’s the provided protection’s is a real concern.

We’re both saying the same thing’s but in our own seperate way’s.

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It’s time to please end this violent agreement.

The Support and Help category is a poor place for nitpicking or for asides. (Take those to The Lounge, where they are welcome)

If the original question back in Post #1 has been answered, please click the checkbox at the bottom of the post that answered it.

If the original question has not been answered, please explain the remaining elements of the question to focus helpers upon those remaining points.

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It looks like I need this type of setup.

Not sure if this is true so I need to ask…

In Google’s AI Overview it said all methods for configuring Whatsapp require’s scanning a QR code with a phone. If that’s true, I can’t use Whatsapp as I don’t have that kind of phone. Mine is a basic flip phone.

I have a Terabox account and a Megabox account. I may need to get with friends n family to find what they can access without having an account.

At this point I believe I need to try a few things to see how it might work.

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Well…Terabox is out. They allow one to be viewed and any subsequent images requires the viewer to create an account.

Next to try is MegaBox.

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All my previous suggestions require an account.

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Requiring that I have the account is expected, but requiring the viewer on the receiving end…that’s the “no-go” part.

How about here on discourse, does it require the viewing user to have an account to see the image’s?

I’ll sign out and see if I can view the image I posted in one of my post’s then report back here.

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Ok…

An account isn’t needed to view the image’s, however there seem’s to be some general rules that apply.

Please note the cost structure below.

Here is what Google AI Overview show’s (may include mistake’s)

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Key Aspects of Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  • Core Services: Key offerings include Amazon EC2 (virtual servers), Amazon S3 (object storage), Amazon RDS (databases), and AWS Lambda (serverless computing).

  • Benefits: Users gain high scalability, security, and the ability to deploy applications globally without managing physical infrastructure.

  • Cost Structure:

    AWS

    operates on a metered, pay-as-you-go basis

    . New users can utilize the AWS Free Tier, which includes 12 months of free access to certain services, to test functionality

    .

  • Getting Started: Users can sign up for an account on the AWS website, and the platform provides documentation for deploying services like EC2 instances and S3 buckets.

  • Common Use Cases: Organizations use AWS for web application hosting, data storage, machine learning, and AI-powered, intelligent applications.

For security, s3.amazonaws.com is a common domain used for storing files, and while generally legitimate, it can sometimes be used to host malicious content, so caution is advised.

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Port forward TCP/22 on the router to your home PC and have the family mount that as a file system on their systems using your WAN IP which can be seen using something like ipchicken.com . Mac and Linux can do this natively as SFTP. Super easy. The transfer is secured by default. You can make a user for each and put the images for them to view in their home directory, or just have a central image storage that all users can read

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Do I have the following correct?

Are there any tips or hints which may apply in setting this up?


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Step 1:
Port forward TCP/22 on the router to your home PC

Step 2:
Have the family mount that as a file system on their systems using your WAN IP
which can be seen using something like...
[ipchicken.com](http://ipchicken.com)
[ifconfig.me](https://ifconfig.me/)
[whatismyip.com](https://www.whatismyip.com/)
[showmyipaddress.com](https://www.showmyipaddress.com/)

Mac and Linux can do this natively as SFTP. 
Super easy. 
The transfer is secured by default. 

You can...

Option 1:
Make a user for each and put the images for them to view in their home directory

or

Option 2:
Have a central image storage that all users can read
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Step 1 above, please see below and related site-wide posting’s which may contain correction’s.

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Google’s AI Overview (May contain mistake’s)

To port forward TCP/22 (SSH) on your router, first assign your PC a static IP, then log into your router (usually via its IP like 192.168.1.1), find the Port Forwarding or Virtual Servers section, create a rule to send external port 22 (or another port) to your PC’s static IP on internal port 22 (TCP), save, and finally, check your PC’s firewall to allow port 22. This allows external access to your SSH server but consider using a VPN or Meshnet for better security.

Before You Start (Important Security Note)

  • Opening port 22 directly exposes your SSH service to the internet, which can be risky.

  • Consider forwarding a high, random external port (e.g., 4022) to internal port 22, or better yet, use a VPN or Meshnet (like with NordVPN) for secure remote access without port forwarding.

Steps to Port Forward TCP/22

  1. Find Your PC’s Local IP & Set a Static IP:

    • Find your PC’s current IP (e.g., 192.168.1.105).

    • In your router’s settings (DHCP Reservation/Static Lease), assign this IP to your PC so it doesn’t change.

  2. Log In to Your Router:

    • Open a web browser and type your router’s IP (e.g., 192.168.1.1).

    • Enter your router’s admin username and password (check your router’s manual if you don’t know it).

  3. Locate Port Forwarding Settings:

    • Look for sections like “Port Forwarding,” “Virtual Servers,” “NAT,” or “Firewall” in your router’s menu.

  4. Create the Port Forwarding Rule:

    • Add New Rule/Server.

    • Service Name: Give it a name (e.g., SSH).

    • External Port (or Port Range): 22 (or a higher, random port like 4022).

    • Internal Port: 22.

    • Protocol: TCP (or TCP/UDP if unsure).

    • Internal IP Address: Enter the static IP you assigned to your PC.

This video demonstrates how to create a port forwarding rule on a TP-Link router:

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  1. Save & Reboot:

    • Apply/Save the settings and reboot your router if prompted.

  2. Check Your PC’s Firewall:

    • Ensure your Windows Firewall (or other security software) allows incoming TCP connections on port 22.

  3. Test the Forwarding:

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This thread is beginning to spread into related posting’s which fall under a “start another thread” rule.

Original question in post 1 here has been answered in collective post’s here which solve the original question.

No single post here contain’s an absolute solution.

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Is there a reason not to use Gmail and Google Drive (which allows 15GB free storage)?

You can upload photos to Drive and share the link, then just change the permissions for the link before sending to allow anyone with the link to view.

They do not need a Gmail or Google account.

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I will try those within the week.

Got a very busy 3 days starting at 4am this morning.

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