Self-Hosting

Take Control of Your Data

Learn how to self-host open source alternatives to popular services. Our comprehensive guides will help you deploy and maintain your own infrastructure.

Why Self-Host?

Data Privacy

Keep your data private and secure on your own servers. No third-party can access or monetize your information.

Full Control

Customize your services exactly how you want them. No feature limitations or restrictions imposed by service providers.

No Vendor Lock-in

Free yourself from subscription fees and service shutdowns. Your services run as long as you want them to.

Deployment Options

Docker

Easy

Containerized deployments with Docker and Docker Compose for simple setup

Kubernetes

Advanced

Scale your deployments with Kubernetes for enterprise-grade infrastructure

Bare Metal

Medium

Direct installation on physical servers for maximum performance

Cloud VPS

Easy

Deploy on cloud providers like AWS, DigitalOcean, or Linode

Popular Self-Hosting Guides

Setting up Nextcloud with Docker

Beginner15 min

A complete guide to deploying Nextcloud on Docker with persistent storage and HTTPS

Secure Bitwarden Installation on a VPS

Intermediate30 min

Deploy Bitwarden password manager with proper security configurations and backup strategy

High-Availability Gitea Deployment with Kubernetes

Advanced60 min

Scale your git server with Kubernetes for enterprise-grade availability and performance

Before You Begin Self-Hosting

While self-hosting is rewarding, it comes with responsibilities. Make sure you understand:

Basic server administration concepts

The importance of regular backups and maintenance

Security best practices to keep your services safe

Networking basics including DNS and port forwarding

Need Help with Self-Hosting?

Our community is ready to help you with your self-hosting journey. Join the discussion or hire an expert for personalized assistance.