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MontyJ · 12-30-2016, 05:02 PM

Setup COPS for reliable web access

I share (some of) my Calibre libraries with others. Currently I have this working great on my Linux PC running the Calibre servers. The libraries are big, so I have them broken down into smaller separate libraries. Each is assigned a different port number, ie 8186, 8187, etc.

Then I use a great service called Pagekite to handle the domain/dns issues; my ISP changes my IP address frequently. This is working ok, but the users have to keep 6 different URL's handy and login to each separately. Hassle.

With COPS on my QNAP, I can use a single login since COPS can handle the multiple libraries. Great!

But I don't want anyone to have access to anything except COPS.

1. Can I put COPS on a unique port, say 8199 or so, and then have the Pagekite scripts handle it like I have in my Linux pc?

2. Is there a more simple way to let users have secure access to only COPS with a login?

I am pretty weak on the who web server setup thing and can't see how to put COPS on its own unique port.

Ideas, pointers?

Thanks!

12-30-2016, 05:02 PM	#1380
MontyJ Addict Posts: 224 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Kindle	Setup COPS for reliable web access I share (some of) my Calibre libraries with others. Currently I have this working great on my Linux PC running the Calibre servers. The libraries are big, so I have them broken down into smaller separate libraries. Each is assigned a different port number, ie 8186, 8187, etc. Then I use a great service called Pagekite to handle the domain/dns issues; my ISP changes my IP address frequently. This is working ok, but the users have to keep 6 different URL's handy and login to each separately. Hassle. With COPS on my QNAP, I can use a single login since COPS can handle the multiple libraries. Great! But I don't want anyone to have access to anything except COPS. 1. Can I put COPS on a unique port, say 8199 or so, and then have the Pagekite scripts handle it like I have in my Linux pc? 2. Is there a more simple way to let users have secure access to only COPS with a login? I am pretty weak on the who web server setup thing and can't see how to put COPS on its own unique port. Ideas, pointers? Thanks!