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26 articles about self-hosting, infrastructure, and taking back control.
Self-Hosted Code Sharing With Hastebin: Private Pastebin Without the Ads
Tired of Pastebin being slow and ad-filled? Hastebin is 50 lines of code to run. Here's how to deploy it.
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Stop Hoping Your Backups Work: A Self-Hosted Backup Strategy That Actually Scales
Why you need automated, encrypted, offsite backups. A practical guide to Restic and Duplicati—and why I ditched the rest.
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Automate Everything With N8N: No-Code Workflows Without Zapier's Price Tag
Self-host N8N and build powerful automations. Connect anything to anything. No coding required. Replace Zapier for a fraction of the cost.
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Block Every Ad on Your Network: Self-Hosting AdGuard Home
Control your entire network's DNS with AdGuard Home. Block ads everywhere—no browser extensions needed. One setup, whole house protected.
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Homepage Dashboard: The Missing Front Page for Your Homelab
Set up Homepage dashboard to organize all your self-hosted services in one place. Docker-aware, 100+ widgets, no database required. Complete setup guide.
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How to Self-Host WireGuard VPN: Access Your Homelab From Anywhere
Set up your own WireGuard VPN server in Docker. Connect to your homelab securely from your phone, laptop, or anywhere — no paid VPN needed.
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How to Set Up Authentik: SSO for Your Entire Self-Hosted Stack
Stop managing 12 separate logins. Set up Authentik to get single sign-on across all your self-hosted apps — Nextcloud, Grafana, Gitea, and more.
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Self-Host Your Code with Forgejo: Escape GitHub Without Losing Your Sanity
Run your own Git server with Forgejo — the free, community-led Gitea fork. Full guide to setup, migration from GitHub, CI/CD, and why it's worth it.
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Self-Host Your Email with Mailcow: Complete 2026 Guide
Email is hard to self-host. Mailcow makes it bearable. Here's how I run my own mail server (and why you might want to).
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How to Self-Host Uptime Kuma: Free Server and Website Monitoring
Learn how to self-host Uptime Kuma, a beautiful open-source monitoring tool for your servers and websites. Complete Docker setup guide with best practices.
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Plausible vs Umami: Which Self-Hosted Analytics Should You Choose?
I tested both Plausible and Umami for 6 months. Here's which one I kept (and why).
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Self-Host Paperless-ngx: Complete Document Management System Guide
Learn how to self-host Paperless-ngx, a powerful open-source document management system. Complete guide with Docker setup, OCR, and automation.
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How to Backup Your Self-Hosted Apps: Complete Guide to Data Protection
Learn how to properly backup your self-hosted applications with Docker volumes, databases, and off-site strategies. Protect your data from loss.
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How to Self-Host Nextcloud: Your Private Google Drive Alternative
Complete guide to self-hosting Nextcloud with Docker. Build your own cloud storage, calendar, and file sync — no subscription required.
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Docker Compose for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know for Self-Hosting
Learn Docker Compose from scratch. Master multi-container apps, volumes, networks, and deploy your own services with a single command.
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How to Set Up Traefik Reverse Proxy with Docker — Complete Guide
Learn how to configure Traefik reverse proxy for Docker containers with automatic SSL certificates, dashboard access, and production-ready security settings.
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How to Set Up Nginx Proxy Manager: The Easiest Reverse Proxy for Self-Hosters
Set up Nginx Proxy Manager in Docker and manage SSL certificates, domains, and reverse proxies without touching a config file.
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How to Self-Host Immich: The Best Google Photos Alternative
Self-host your photo library with Immich. Complete guide to setting up a Google Photos alternative with Docker, mobile apps, and unlimited storage.
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How to Self-Host Vaultwarden: The Ultimate Bitwarden Alternative
Complete guide to self-hosting Vaultwarden, a lightweight Bitwarden server. Set up your own password manager with Docker in under 30 minutes.
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Best VPS Providers for Self-Hosting in 2026: Complete Comparison
Compare the top VPS providers for self-hosting. Deep dive into Hetzner, DigitalOcean, Vultr, Linode, and more. Find the perfect host for your homelab.
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How to Secure Your VPS: Essential Security Hardening for Self-Hosters
Learn how to harden your VPS with SSH keys, firewalls, Fail2ban, and automatic updates. A complete security guide for self-hosting beginners.
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How to Self-Host Everything: A 2026 Beginner's Guide
Complete beginner's guide to self-hosting. Learn VPS setup, Docker, SSL, and deploy your first self-hosted apps in one hour.
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Coolify vs CapRover vs Dokku: The Self-Hosting Platform Showdown
Compare Coolify, CapRover, and Dokku. Which self-hosting platform is right for you? Ease of use, features, and performance breakdown.
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5 Apps You Should Self-Host Right Now (And How)
The five best apps to self-host in 2026 for privacy, savings, and independence. Includes step-by-step deployment instructions for each one.
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