https://selfhostsetup.com/Recent content on Self Host Setuphttps://selfhostsetup.com/apple-touch-icon.pnghttps://selfhostsetup.com/apple-touch-icon.pngHugo -- 0.146.0en-usMon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-navidrome-music-streaming/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-navidrome-music-streaming/Deploy Navidrome with Docker for a self-hosted music streaming server. Complete guide covering Docker setup, multi-user configuration, transcoding, mobile apps, Last.fm scrobbling, reverse proxy, and backups.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/complete-arr-stack-sonarr-radarr-prowlarr-jellyseerr/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/complete-arr-stack-sonarr-radarr-prowlarr-jellyseerr/Set up the complete Arr stack for automated media management. Docker Compose guide covering Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr, Jellyseerr, and integration with Jellyfin or Plex.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/automating-docker-updates-watchtower-diun-manual-strategies/Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0400https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/automating-docker-updates-watchtower-diun-manual-strategies/Compare Docker container update strategies: fully automatic with Watchtower, notification-only with Diun, manual workflows, and hybrid approaches. Find the right update strategy for your homelab.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/gitness-modern-git-hosting-cicd/Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/gitness-modern-git-hosting-cicd/Deploy Gitness (now Harness Open Source) with Docker for self-hosted Git repositories with built-in CI/CD pipelines, code review, and developer environments. Complete setup guide with pipeline examples and production hardening.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-languagetool-grammar-checker-api/Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-languagetool-grammar-checker-api/Deploy LanguageTool with Docker for private grammar and spell checking. Complete self-hosting guide with n-gram datasets, browser extension setup, and API integration.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-weblate-continuous-localization/Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-weblate-continuous-localization/Deploy Weblate with Docker for continuous localization and translation management. Complete self-hosting guide with PostgreSQL, Git integration, and team collaboration setup.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/traefik-vs-caddy-vs-nginx-proxy-manager-reverse-proxy-showdown-2026/Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/traefik-vs-caddy-vs-nginx-proxy-manager-reverse-proxy-showdown-2026/An honest comparison of Traefik, Caddy, and Nginx Proxy Manager for self-hosters. We break down setup complexity, performance, features, and which one actually fits your stack.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-diun-docker-image-update-notifications/Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-diun-docker-image-update-notifications/Set up Diun to monitor your Docker containers for image updates and get notified via Telegram, Discord, Slack, ntfy, email, and more. The notify-only alternative to Watchtower.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/docker-volume-management-backups-migration/Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/docker-volume-management-backups-migration/Master Docker volume backups, cross-host migration, cleanup strategies, and production best practices. Keep your self-hosted data safe with battle-tested workflows.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/budibase-low-code-internal-tools/Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/budibase-low-code-internal-tools/Deploy Budibase with Docker to build internal tools, admin panels, and business apps without writing code. Complete self-hosting guide with database setup, automation, and security hardening.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-docuseal-document-signing/Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-docuseal-document-signing/Deploy DocuSeal, the open source DocuSign alternative, with Docker. Complete guide covering PDF form building, e-signatures, SMTP setup, API integrations, and reverse proxy configuration.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-duplicati-encrypted-cloud-backup/Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-duplicati-encrypted-cloud-backup/Deploy Duplicati with Docker for encrypted, deduplicated backups to any cloud storage. Supports AES-256 encryption, 30+ storage backends, incremental backups, and a web UI for managing your backup strategy.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-librechat-multi-ai-chat-interface/Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-librechat-multi-ai-chat-interface/Deploy LibreChat with Docker for a unified AI chat interface supporting OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, local models via Ollama, and more. Full setup guide with RAG, agents, reverse proxy, and multi-user auth.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-monica-crm-personal-relationship-manager/Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-monica-crm-personal-relationship-manager/Deploy Monica CRM with Docker to manage personal relationships, track conversations, remember birthdays, and never forget important details about the people in your life.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-woodpecker-ci-lightweight-continuous-integration/Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-woodpecker-ci-lightweight-continuous-integration/Set up Woodpecker CI with Docker Compose for lightweight, container-native CI/CD. Connect it to GitHub, Gitea, Forgejo, or GitLab and start running pipelines in minutes.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-coolify-paas-heroku-alternative/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-coolify-paas-heroku-alternative/Deploy apps with git push using Coolify, the open-source self-hosted PaaS. Complete setup guide with Docker, databases, SSL, and team management.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-dockge-docker-compose-manager/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-dockge-docker-compose-manager/Set up Dockge, a lightweight and reactive Docker Compose manager with a clean web UI. Complete guide covering installation, multi-host agents, reverse proxy, and stack management.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/firefly-iii-personal-finance-double-entry/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/firefly-iii-personal-finance-double-entry/Deploy Firefly III with Docker Compose for private, self-hosted personal finance tracking. Full setup guide covering double-entry bookkeeping, budgets, recurring transactions, rules engine, data import, and backup strategies.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/ghost-professional-blogging-platform/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/ghost-professional-blogging-platform/Deploy Ghost as your own blogging and newsletter platform with Docker. Full setup guide covering themes, membership, email newsletters, and SEO — without paying Ghost(Pro) prices.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/homarr-customizable-server-dashboard/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/homarr-customizable-server-dashboard/Deploy Homarr with Docker for a drag-and-drop homelab dashboard. 40+ integrations, built-in authentication, icon picker with 11K+ icons, and no YAML required.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-kavita-digital-library/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-kavita-digital-library/Set up Kavita, a fast and feature-rich reading server for books, comics, and manga. Complete Docker guide covering library setup, multi-user management, OPDS, reverse proxy, and reader customization.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/penpot-open-source-figma-alternative/Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/penpot-open-source-figma-alternative/Deploy Penpot as your own design and prototyping platform with Docker. Complete self-hosting guide covering installation, reverse proxy setup, SMTP configuration, backups, and team collaboration — a true open source Figma alternative.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/docker-compose-profiles-dev-staging-production/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/docker-compose-profiles-dev-staging-production/Use Docker Compose profiles to manage dev, staging, and production environments from a single compose file. Stop juggling multiple YAML files — profiles keep it clean.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/maybe-finance-personal-finance-tracker/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/maybe-finance-personal-finance-tracker/Deploy Maybe Finance with Docker Compose for private, self-hosted personal finance tracking. Track accounts, net worth, transactions, and spending — all on your own server.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-teable-airtable-alternative-postgresql/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-teable-airtable-alternative-postgresql/Deploy Teable with Docker Compose for a self-hosted Airtable alternative backed by PostgreSQL. Covers setup, optional S3 storage, reverse proxy, backups, and troubleshooting.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/zfs-linux-home-server-storage/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/zfs-linux-home-server-storage/A practical guide to setting up ZFS on your Linux home server. Learn pool creation, datasets, snapshots, scrubs, and why ZFS beats traditional RAID for self-hosters.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/complete-self-hosting-security-stack-fail2ban-crowdsec-authelia/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/complete-self-hosting-security-stack-fail2ban-crowdsec-authelia/Build a layered security stack for your self-hosted server using Fail2Ban, CrowdSec, and Authelia. This guide covers intrusion prevention, community threat intelligence, and single sign-on with MFA — all running in Docker.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/linux-server-hardening-checklist/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/linux-server-hardening-checklist/A practical security hardening checklist for your self-hosted Linux server. Cover SSH lockdown, firewalls, automatic updates, Docker security, and more — without breaking your services.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/authentik-vs-authelia-sso-comparison-2026/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/authentik-vs-authelia-sso-comparison-2026/Authentik vs Authelia: which SSO solution should you run? We compare features, resource usage, setup complexity, and use cases to help you choose the right one for your home lab.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/running-mattermost-self-hosted-slack-alternative/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0400https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/running-mattermost-self-hosted-slack-alternative/Deploy Mattermost with Docker Compose — a fully self-hosted Slack alternative with channels, threads, file sharing, integrations, and full data ownership. Complete setup guide.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/docmost-notion-alternative-real-time-collaboration/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/docmost-notion-alternative-real-time-collaboration/Deploy Docmost with Docker for a self-hosted Notion and Confluence alternative. Real-time collaboration, spaces, permissions, diagrams, and full-text search.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/ente-encrypted-google-photos-alternative/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/ente-encrypted-google-photos-alternative/Deploy Ente Photos with Docker for a fully encrypted, self-hosted Google Photos replacement. Features face detection, semantic search, sharing, and cross-platform apps.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/karakeep-ai-bookmark-manager/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/karakeep-ai-bookmark-manager/Deploy Karakeep (formerly Hoarder) with Docker for AI-powered bookmark management. Automatic tagging, full-text search, browser extensions, and mobile apps — a powerful Linkwarden alternative.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/pingvin-share-wetransfer-alternative/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/pingvin-share-wetransfer-alternative/Deploy Pingvin Share with Docker for self-hosted file sharing. Password-protected links, expiration dates, reverse shares, ClamAV integration, and S3 storage — a complete WeTransfer alternative.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/gluetun-vpn-docker-container/Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/gluetun-vpn-docker-container/Route any Docker container through a VPN using Gluetun. Supports 60+ VPN providers, WireGuard and OpenVPN, built-in kill switch, DNS over TLS, and HTTP/SOCKS5 proxies — all in one lightweight container.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/kopia-modern-backup-solution/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/kopia-modern-backup-solution/Deploy Kopia with Docker for encrypted, deduplicated backups. Full setup guide with snapshot policies, web UI, S3/SFTP backends, and a head-to-head comparison with Restic.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/docker-networking-bridge-host-macvlan/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/docker-networking-bridge-host-macvlan/Understand Docker&#39;s networking modes — bridge, host, and macvlan — with practical examples for self-hosted services. Learn when to use each and how to troubleshoot common issues.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/docker-healthchecks-restart-policies-guide/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/docker-healthchecks-restart-policies-guide/Learn how to configure Docker healthchecks and restart policies to keep your self-hosted services running reliably. Covers HEALTHCHECK instructions, depends_on conditions, and automatic recovery.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/caddy-zero-config-https-reverse-proxy/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/caddy-zero-config-https-reverse-proxy/Set up Caddy as a reverse proxy for your self-hosted services with automatic HTTPS. No config files, no certificate management — it just works.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/leantime-project-management-small-teams/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/leantime-project-management-small-teams/Deploy Leantime with Docker Compose for lightweight, neurodivergent-friendly project management. Kanban boards, Gantt charts, goal tracking, and more — without SaaS fees.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/paperless-gpt-ai-document-classification/Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/paperless-gpt-ai-document-classification/Add AI-powered document titles, tags, and OCR to your Paperless-ngx setup with Paperless-GPT. Automatic classification using OpenAI or local Ollama models.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/photoprism-vs-immich-2026-comparison/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/photoprism-vs-immich-2026-comparison/An honest comparison of Photoprism and Immich — the two leading self-hosted Google Photos alternatives. We cover features, performance, mobile apps, AI capabilities, and help you pick the right one.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/building-home-lab-budget-tiers/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/building-home-lab-budget-tiers/Build your first home lab at any budget. Complete tier-by-tier guide from $100 Raspberry Pi setups to $500 mini PC powerhouses — with hardware picks, software stacks, and real-world use cases.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-syncthing-dropbox-replacement/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-syncthing-dropbox-replacement/Set up Syncthing with Docker to sync files across all your devices without cloud storage. A private, peer-to-peer Dropbox alternative with no storage limits or subscriptions.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/netdata-real-time-server-monitoring/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/netdata-real-time-server-monitoring/Deploy Netdata with Docker for real-time server monitoring with zero configuration. CPU, RAM, disk, network, containers — all visualized instantly. Complete setup guide.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/komga-comic-manga-server/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/komga-comic-manga-server/Deploy Komga with Docker — a free, open-source comic and manga server with OPDS support, web reader, and multi-user access. Complete setup guide with Docker Compose.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/searxng-private-metasearch-engine/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0500https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/searxng-private-metasearch-engine/Deploy SearXNG with Docker for a private, self-hosted metasearch engine. Aggregate results from Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, and 70+ sources without tracking or ads.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-memos-note-taking/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-memos-note-taking/Deploy Memos with Docker — a lightweight, open-source note-taking app with Markdown support, REST API, and a clean Twitter-like interface. Complete setup guide.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/traefik-v3-reverse-proxy-docker/Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0400https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/traefik-v3-reverse-proxy-docker/Deploy Traefik v3 as your Docker reverse proxy with automatic SSL certificates, dashboard monitoring, and zero-downtime container routing. Complete self-hosting guide.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/tube-archivist-self-hosted-youtube-archive/Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/tube-archivist-self-hosted-youtube-archive/Deploy Tube Archivist with Docker to build your own self-hosted YouTube archive. Download, index, and search your favorite videos with a beautiful media interface.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/outline-team-wiki-knowledge-base/Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/outline-team-wiki-knowledge-base/Deploy Outline with Docker — a fast, modern wiki and knowledge base with real-time collaboration, Markdown support, and Slack-like search. Complete self-hosting guide.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/docker-volumes-bind-mounts-guide/Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/docker-volumes-bind-mounts-guide/Learn the difference between Docker volumes and bind mounts, when to use each, and how to manage persistent data for your self-hosted containers.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/umami-privacy-analytics/Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/umami-privacy-analytics/Deploy Umami with Docker — a lightweight, privacy-focused web analytics platform that replaces Google Analytics without tracking your visitors. Complete setup guide.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/excalidraw-self-hosted-whiteboard/Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0500https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/excalidraw-self-hosted-whiteboard/Deploy Excalidraw with Docker for a private, self-hosted collaborative whiteboard. Draw diagrams, flowcharts, and sketches with real-time collaboration — no account required.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/vikunja-self-hosted-todoist-alternative/Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/vikunja-self-hosted-todoist-alternative/Deploy Vikunja with Docker for self-hosted task management. Covers projects, kanban boards, CalDAV sync, reminders, and team collaboration.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/it-tools-developer-utilities/Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/it-tools-developer-utilities/Deploy IT-Tools with Docker — a collection of 80+ handy developer utilities including encoders, converters, generators, and network tools. All in a single lightweight container.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/planka-trello-alternative-docker/Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/planka-trello-alternative-docker/Deploy Planka with Docker — a real-time Kanban board for project management. Full setup guide with Docker Compose, reverse proxy tips, and team configuration.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/nginx-proxy-manager-beginners-guide/Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/nginx-proxy-manager-beginners-guide/Learn how to set up Nginx Proxy Manager with Docker to manage reverse proxy hosts, SSL certificates, and access lists through a simple web UI.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/ntfy-push-notifications/Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/ntfy-push-notifications/Deploy ntfy with Docker — a simple, HTTP-based push notification service. Send alerts from scripts, cron jobs, and monitoring tools to your phone instantly.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-gitea-lightweight-github-alternative/Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-gitea-lightweight-github-alternative/Learn how to self-host Gitea, a lightweight Git service that gives you GitHub-like features on your own server using Docker Compose.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/tandoor-recipes-advanced-meal-planning/Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/tandoor-recipes-advanced-meal-planning/Deploy Tandoor Recipes with Docker for powerful meal planning, grocery lists, nutritional tracking, and recipe management. Full setup guide with PostgreSQL backend.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/zipline-sharex-file-host/Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/zipline-sharex-file-host/Deploy Zipline with Docker — a fast, modern file host with ShareX integration, URL shortening, paste bin, and a beautiful dashboard. Complete setup guide.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/linkwarden-self-hosted-bookmark-manager/Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/linkwarden-self-hosted-bookmark-manager/Set up Linkwarden to save, organize, and search bookmarks with AI-powered tagging and full-page archiving. Docker setup, collections, collaboration, and browser extensions.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/running-gotify-self-hosted-push-notifications/Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/running-gotify-self-hosted-push-notifications/Set up Gotify for self-hosted push notifications. Replace Pushover, Pushbullet, and ntfy with your own notification server that works with any script, app, or automation.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/plex-vs-jellyfin-media-server-comparison/Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/plex-vs-jellyfin-media-server-comparison/A detailed comparison of Plex and Jellyfin for self-hosted media streaming. Features, performance, apps, transcoding, and which one fits your setup.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/minecraft-server-docker-setup/Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/minecraft-server-docker-setup/Run your own Minecraft server using Docker. Complete setup for Java and Bedrock editions, performance tuning, whitelist, backups, and remote access.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/mealie-self-hosted-recipe-manager/Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/mealie-self-hosted-recipe-manager/Set up Mealie to organize recipes, plan meals, and generate shopping lists. Full Docker setup with web scraping, meal planning, and household sharing.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/paperless-ngx-document-management/Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/paperless-ngx-document-management/Set up Paperless-ngx to digitize, organize, and search all your documents. Full Docker setup, OCR configuration, and workflow tips for going completely paperless.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/homepage-dashboard-self-hosted/Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/homepage-dashboard-self-hosted/Build a beautiful dashboard for all your self-hosted services with Homepage. Docker setup, service widgets, bookmarks, and customization guide.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/zero-dependency-server-health-check-script/Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/zero-dependency-server-health-check-script/Monitor your self-hosted stack with one command — Docker containers, disk, memory, ports, and SSL certificates. No dependencies, no Docker, just Node.js.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/running-ghostfolio-portfolio-tracker/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/running-ghostfolio-portfolio-tracker/Set up Ghostfolio to track your investments privately. A self-hosted alternative to Mint, Personal Capital, and Yahoo Finance with real-time quotes and portfolio analytics.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/setting-up-semaphore-ansible-ui-home-server/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/setting-up-semaphore-ansible-ui-home-server/Deploy Semaphore UI to manage Ansible playbooks from a web interface. Automate server updates, Docker deployments, and home lab tasks without touching the command line.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-immich-google-photos-alternative/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-immich-google-photos-alternative/Complete guide to self-hosting Immich — a free, open-source Google Photos replacement with automatic backups, facial recognition, and a beautiful mobile app.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/docker-security-best-practices/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/docker-security-best-practices/Practical Docker security hardening for self-hosted servers. Learn how to lock down containers, limit privileges, secure the Docker socket, and avoid common mistakes.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/how-to-check-exposed-ports-on-your-server/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/how-to-check-exposed-ports-on-your-server/Learn how to audit your server&#39;s exposed ports in seconds. Find out which services are accidentally public and how to lock them down.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/best-reverse-proxy-for-beginners/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/best-reverse-proxy-for-beginners/Comparing the three most popular reverse proxies for self-hosting. Which one should beginners pick? We break down Nginx Proxy Manager, Caddy, and Traefik with real setup examples.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/best-vps-for-self-hosting/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/best-vps-for-self-hosting/Comparing the best VPS providers for self-hosting in 2026. We break down Hetzner, DigitalOcean, Vultr, Linode, Contabo, and Oracle Cloud Free Tier on price, performance, and self-hosting features.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/running-changedetection-website-change-alerts/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/running-changedetection-website-change-alerts/Set up Changedetection.io with Docker to monitor websites for changes. Get alerts when prices drop, pages update, or content changes — all self-hosted.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosted-vpn-showdown-wireguard-openvpn-tailscale/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosted-vpn-showdown-wireguard-openvpn-tailscale/Which self-hosted VPN should you run? We compare WireGuard, OpenVPN, and Tailscale on speed, security, setup complexity, and use cases to help you pick the right one.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/best-budget-servers-self-hosting-2026/Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/best-budget-servers-self-hosting-2026/The best affordable servers for self-hosting in 2026. Covers VPS providers, mini PCs, used enterprise hardware, and Raspberry Pi — with real pricing and recommendations for every budget.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/running-filebrowser-web-file-manager/Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/running-filebrowser-web-file-manager/Set up Filebrowser, a lightweight web-based file manager for your self-hosted server. Browse, upload, download, and share files through a clean web UI.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-audiobookshelf-audible-replacement/Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-audiobookshelf-audible-replacement/Set up Audiobookshelf with Docker for a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server. Stream your own library from any device — no Audible subscription needed.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-uptime-ping-zero-dependency-monitoring/Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-uptime-ping-zero-dependency-monitoring/Set up a lightweight, zero-dependency uptime monitor for your self-hosted services. Simple HTTP ping checks with alerts — no bloated dashboards required.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/setting-up-watchtower-auto-update-docker-containers/Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/setting-up-watchtower-auto-update-docker-containers/Keep your self-hosted Docker containers automatically updated with Watchtower. Set up notifications, schedules, and selective updates for a hands-off homelab.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-wallabag-read-it-later/Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-wallabag-read-it-later/Set up Wallabag, the open-source read-it-later app, on your own server with Docker. Save articles, read offline, and ditch Pocket for good.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/selfhost-doctor-server-health-check/Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/selfhost-doctor-server-health-check/Run a single command to diagnose disk, memory, Docker, network, security, and SSL issues on your self-hosted server. Free, open source, no dependencies.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/running-forgejo-lightweight-code-hosting/Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/running-forgejo-lightweight-code-hosting/Set up Forgejo with Docker for self-hosted Git hosting. A community-driven Gitea fork that&#39;s lightweight, fast, and fully GitHub-compatible.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/running-calibre-web-ebook-library/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/running-calibre-web-ebook-library/Set up Calibre-Web with Docker to create a self-hosted eBook library. Browse, read, and download your book collection from any device.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/localai-openai-compatible-api/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/localai-openai-compatible-api/Run an OpenAI-compatible API locally with LocalAI. Use GPT-like models, image generation, speech-to-text, and embeddings — all self-hosted, no API keys needed.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosted-backup-restic-rclone/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosted-backup-restic-rclone/Build a bulletproof backup system using Restic for incremental snapshots and Rclone for cloud sync. Protect your self-hosted data with the 3-2-1 rule.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-actual-budget/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-actual-budget/Set up Actual Budget on your home server with Docker. A powerful, privacy-first budgeting app that replaces Mint and YNAB — completely self-hosted.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/grafana-prometheus-monitoring-stack/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/grafana-prometheus-monitoring-stack/Set up a full monitoring stack with Prometheus and Grafana on your home server using Docker Compose. Collect metrics, build dashboards, and set alerts.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/setting-up-dozzle-docker-log-viewer/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/setting-up-dozzle-docker-log-viewer/Deploy Dozzle with Docker for a lightweight, real-time log viewer for all your containers. No database, no setup — just instant visibility into your Docker stack.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/setting-up-headscale-self-hosted-tailscale/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/setting-up-headscale-self-hosted-tailscale/Deploy Headscale to run your own Tailscale coordination server. Full mesh VPN with WireGuard, zero port forwarding, and complete control over your network.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosted-discord-alternatives/Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosted-discord-alternatives/Tired of Discord&#39;s privacy issues and ads? Here are the best self-hosted alternatives you can run on your own server — with setup tips for each.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/running-open-webui-local-models/Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/running-open-webui-local-models/Complete guide to self-hosting Open WebUI with Docker. Get a polished ChatGPT-like interface for Ollama, local LLMs, and OpenAI-compatible APIs on your own server.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/portainer-docker-management/Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/portainer-docker-management/Learn how to install and configure Portainer CE to manage your Docker containers, images, volumes, and networks through a clean web interface.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/crowdsec-community-security/Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/crowdsec-community-security/Learn how to install CrowdSec on your self-hosted server to detect and block attacks using community-shared threat intelligence. Free, open source, and lightweight.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-stirling-pdf/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosting-stirling-pdf/Complete guide to self-hosting Stirling PDF with Docker. Merge, split, convert, compress, and OCR PDFs without uploading to third-party services.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/running-ollama-local-llms/Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/running-ollama-local-llms/Complete guide to running Ollama for local LLM inference on your own server. Install, configure, and run models like Llama 3, Mistral, and Gemma without cloud APIs.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosted-n8n-workflow-automation/Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosted-n8n-workflow-automation/Complete guide to self-hosting n8n with Docker and PostgreSQL. Build powerful workflow automations without paying Zapier&#39;s $20-600/month fees.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/authelia-sso-guide/Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/authelia-sso-guide/Learn how to set up Authelia as a single sign-on (SSO) and two-factor authentication portal for all your self-hosted services.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/beszel-lightweight-server-monitoring/Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/beszel-lightweight-server-monitoring/Learn how to set up Beszel, a modern lightweight server monitoring solution perfect for home labs and self-hosted infrastructure.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/freshrss-vs-miniflux/Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/freshrss-vs-miniflux/Compare FreshRSS and Miniflux, the top self-hosted RSS readers. Find the best feed reader for your home server with our detailed comparison.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/bookstack-documentation-management/Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/bookstack-documentation-management/Learn how to set up BookStack, a powerful self-hosted documentation platform. Complete guide with Docker installation, customization, and best practices.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/home-media-streaming-server-guide/Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/home-media-streaming-server-guide/Build your own media streaming server with Plex or Jellyfin. Complete hardware guide, Docker setup, remote access, and best practices for 2026.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/mailcow-email-server-guide/Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/mailcow-email-server-guide/Complete guide to setting up Mailcow for self-hosted email. Docker setup, domain configuration, spam filtering, and security best practices.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/authentik-sso-guide/Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/authentik-sso-guide/Complete guide to setting up Authentik SSO for your self-hosted services. Configure single sign-on with Docker, OAuth2, and protect all your apps with one login.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/proxmox-vs-truenas/Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/proxmox-vs-truenas/Complete comparison of Proxmox VE and TrueNAS for home servers. Learn which platform suits your needs for virtualization, storage, and self-hosting.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosted-analytics-comparison/Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/self-hosted-analytics-comparison/Compare Plausible, Umami, and Matomo for self-hosted web analytics. Privacy-focused alternatives to Google Analytics with Docker setup guides.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/uptime-kuma-monitoring-guide/Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/uptime-kuma-monitoring-guide/Monitor all your self-hosted services with Uptime Kuma. Docker setup, status pages, notifications, and best practices for 24/7 uptime monitoring.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/affiliate-disclosure/Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/affiliate-disclosure/<h1 id="affiliate-disclosure">Affiliate Disclosure</h1> <h2 id="transparency--trust">Transparency &amp; Trust</h2> <p>Self Host Setup is reader-supported. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you.</p> <h2 id="our-commitment">Our Commitment</h2> <p>We only recommend products and services we have personally used, researched, or believe will add value to our readers. Our editorial content is not influenced by affiliate partnerships.</p> <h2 id="affiliate-programs">Affiliate Programs</h2> <p>We participate in the following affiliate programs:</p> <h3 id="amazon-associates">Amazon Associates</h3> <p>Links to products on Amazon may earn us a commission. This helps support the site while providing you with quality product recommendations.</p>https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/best-mini-pcs-for-self-hosting-2026/Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/best-mini-pcs-for-self-hosting-2026/Looking for the perfect mini PC for your home server? Our in-depth comparison covers Intel N100, AMD Ryzen, and high-performance options for every budget and use case.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/setting-up-kubernetes-at-home-k3s-guide/Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/setting-up-kubernetes-at-home-k3s-guide/Learn how to set up a lightweight Kubernetes cluster at home using K3s. Step-by-step guide for running containerized applications on your home server with high availability and automatic scaling.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/automating-backups-home-server/Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/automating-backups-home-server/Learn how to set up automated backups for your home server using restic, borgbackup, and docker volumes. Protect your data with 3-2-1 backup strategy.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/best-nas-devices-beginners/Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/best-nas-devices-beginners/Complete guide to choosing your first NAS device. We compare the best beginner-friendly NAS options from Synology, QNAP, and more to help you start self-hosting.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/home-server-ram-guide/Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/home-server-ram-guide/Complete guide to choosing the right amount of RAM for your home server. We cover requirements for Docker, VMs, media servers, and more with real-world examples.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/raspberry-pi-vs-mini-pc/Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/raspberry-pi-vs-mini-pc/Comprehensive comparison of Raspberry Pi and Mini PCs for home servers. We analyze performance, cost, power consumption, and use cases to help you make the right choice.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/wireguard-vpn-guide/Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/wireguard-vpn-guide/Complete guide to setting up WireGuard VPN for secure remote access to your home network and self-hosted services.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/home-assistant-guide/Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/home-assistant-guide/Learn how to set up Home Assistant on your home server. This complete guide covers installation, configuration, and your first automations for smart home control.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/nextcloud-ubuntu-guide/Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/nextcloud-ubuntu-guide/Learn how to install and configure Nextcloud on Ubuntu Server. This step-by-step guide covers everything from prerequisites to SSL setup.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/ssl-certificates-for-self-hosted-services/Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/ssl-certificates-for-self-hosted-services/Get free SSL certificates for your self-hosted services using Let&#39;s Encrypt, Caddy, or Nginx Proxy Manager. Secure your home server with automated HTTPS setup.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/how-to-set-up-fail2ban/Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/how-to-set-up-fail2ban/Complete guide to installing and configuring Fail2ban on your home server. Stop SSH brute-force attacks, protect web services, and secure your self-hosted infrastructure.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/vpn-options-for-accessing-home-server-remotely/Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/vpn-options-for-accessing-home-server-remotely/Compare the best VPN solutions for secure remote access to your home server. Learn WireGuard, Tailscale, OpenVPN, ZeroTier, and Cloudflare Tunnel setup.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/securing-your-home-server/Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/securing-your-home-server/Protect your home server from threats with these essential security practices. Learn SSH hardening, firewall configuration, automatic updates, and more.https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/pihole-setup-guide/Sat, 18 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/pihole-setup-guide/Block ads on every device in your home with Pi-hole. This complete guide covers installation, configuration, and optimization.https://selfhostsetup.com/about/Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/about/<p>Self Host Setup is your guide to taking control of your digital life.</p> <p>We provide clear, step-by-step tutorials for self-hosting popular services on your own hardware. No fluff, no filler — just working guides.</p> <h2 id="what-we-cover">What We Cover</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Media servers</strong> like Plex and Jellyfin</li> <li><strong>Cloud storage</strong> with Nextcloud</li> <li><strong>Smart home</strong> with Home Assistant</li> <li><strong>Network security</strong> with Pi-hole and VPNs</li> <li><strong>Privacy tools</strong> and password managers</li> <li>And much more</li> </ul> <h2 id="our-approach">Our Approach</h2> <p>Every guide is:</p>https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/what-is-self-hosting/Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://selfhostsetup.com/posts/what-is-self-hosting/Learn what self-hosting means, why you should consider it, and how to get started with your first self-hosted service.