About SelfHostedApp

SelfHostedApp is a collection of practical guides, tutorials, and opinions about self-hosting. We believe that taking control of your digital infrastructure is one of the most empowering things you can do in 2026.

What We Cover

• Beginner guides — Getting started with Docker, Linux, and servers
• Service tutorials — Step-by-step setup for popular self-hosted software
• Infrastructure — Networking, security, backups, monitoring
• Opinion pieces — Why self-hosting matters for privacy and ownership

Our Philosophy

We're not anti-cloud. We're pro-ownership. Every service you self-host is a service you truly control — your data, your rules, your infrastructure.

Monetization

This site may include affiliate links for products and services we actually use and recommend. We'll always disclose them clearly. Our recommendations are based on real experience, not commissions.