Self-Hosting Guides
How to Secure a VPS: 10 Essential Steps (2026)
Secure a new VPS the right way: SSH keys, firewall, fail2ban, automatic updates and more — a practical hardening checklist anyone can follow.
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Nginx Proxy Manager Setup: Free HTTPS for Self-Hosted Apps (2026)
Set up Nginx Proxy Manager on a VPS to put HTTPS in front of any self-hosted app — a free, GUI-based reverse proxy with automatic Let's Encrypt certificates.
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How to Point a Domain to a VPS (DNS A Record, 2026)
Point your domain at a VPS in 5 minutes: create a DNS A record, understand TTL and propagation, and verify it resolves — the step every self-hosting guide assumes.
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Self-Host an API Proxy on a VPS (2026, Nginx & Caddy)
Run your own API reverse proxy on a VPS: one clean entry point under your domain, with HTTPS. A practical Nginx and Caddy guide with real config.
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Self-Host Home Assistant on a VPS (2026): Remote Access Guide
Run Home Assistant with a VPS: use a cheap cloud server as a secure remote-access gateway to your smart home, with Docker and a reverse proxy.
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How to Self-Host Immich on a VPS (Google Photos Alternative, 2026)
Self-host Immich on a VPS to replace Google Photos: automatic phone backup, AI search and face recognition — all on your own server with Docker.
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How to Self-Host n8n on a VPS (2026, Docker)
Self-host n8n — the open-source workflow automation tool (a Zapier/Make alternative) — on a VPS with Docker. Unlimited workflows for the price of the server.
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How to Self-Host Nextcloud on a VPS (2026, Docker)
Step-by-step: self-host Nextcloud on a VPS with Docker Compose — your own private Google Drive / Dropbox, with HTTPS, in about 20 minutes.
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Self-Host Ollama + Open WebUI on a VPS (Private ChatGPT, 2026)
Run your own private AI chat on a VPS: Ollama for local LLMs plus Open WebUI for a ChatGPT-style interface, set up with Docker Compose.
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How to Self-Host Vaultwarden on a VPS (Bitwarden, 2026)
Self-host Vaultwarden — a lightweight, Bitwarden-compatible password manager — on a VPS with Docker. Runs on the cheapest box you can buy.