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Install Yuvomi with Docker and Caddy, get to know the modules and connect the calendar to Google Calendar, iCloud or Nextcloud. Step by step.

Install Excaliself on a Debian 13 server with Docker Compose and Caddy and get to know features like live collaboration, folders and invites

Calibre-Web, Calibre-Web Automated, Kavita, Komga, Grimmory, BookOrbit and Storyteller installed and compared on a Debian server: RAM, image size, formats and readers.

Install Sure, the community fork of Maybe Finance, with Docker Compose on a Debian server: PostgreSQL, Valkey, HTTPS via Caddy, CSV import, backups and updates.

Install copyparty on Debian 13 with Docker and Caddy: users, permissions, uploads, share links, WebDAV, backup and updates, step by step.

Install Paperless-ngx 3 on a Debian 13 VPS: Docker Compose with PostgreSQL, Valkey and Tika, HTTPS through Caddy, backup and update, step by step.

Scan documents into Paperless-ngx: share the consume folder via Samba, use subfolders as tags, split stacks with barcodes and upload with a phone app.

Paperless-ngx stores files as 0000001.pdf by default. Get readable file names and folders with storage paths, placeholders and the document_renamer command.

Install Paperless-ngx 3 on a Synology NAS with Docker Compose in Portainer, including PostgreSQL, Valkey and Tika, folder permissions and a scanner inbox.

Install Paperless-ngx 3 on a home server, mini PC or Raspberry Pi with Docker Compose, including PostgreSQL, Valkey and Tika. Guide for your local network.

Install and use Actual Budget on your own server: Docker, HTTPS with Caddy, accounts, envelope budgeting, reports, rules and import, step by step.

Set up Caddy as a reverse proxy for Docker: automatic HTTPS, Caddyfile syntax, load balancing with health checks, headers, IP filter, basic auth, error pages and Fail2ban.

Learn Docker step by step: images and containers explained, installation on Debian and Ubuntu, your first web server, managing containers and updating Docker.

Install Pocket ID with Docker and Caddy and connect apps like Paperless-ngx, Actual Budget and Forgejo. With passkeys, groups and an nginx example.

Install Forgejo on a Debian 13 server with Docker and Caddy, host Git repositories, set up an Actions runner and use the built-in Docker registry.

Install Komodo behind Traefik with HTTPS, deploy stacks from the interface and from Git, set up backups and auto-updates, and connect a second server. With screenshots, for beginners.

Astro.js with Docker on your VPS: static (Nginx) or dynamic (Node.js). Full tutorial with current Dockerfiles, Docker Compose, and deployment workflow.

Install Karakeep as your self-hosted bookmark manager with Docker. Includes Caddy reverse proxy and optional AI integration – full control over your bookmarks!

Create a secure, incremental Paperless-ngx backup with Docker and restore your documents in an emergency. Includes instructions for PostgreSQL and MariaDB, step by step.

Traefik 3 as a reverse proxy for Docker: prepare the server, set up a domain, automatic Let's Encrypt certificates, middlewares, basic auth and Google login. Step by step for beginners.

Move Paperless-ngx on Docker to PostgreSQL 18, for example from version 13 or 14: create a dump, adjust the data path, restore your data and then update to Paperless 3.

Install Immich with Docker Compose and set it up: admin account, Caddy reverse proxy, app and backup. The Google Photos alternative for a VPS or NAS.

Set up Uptime Kuma 2 with Docker Compose on a VPS: monitors, status page, Caddy reverse proxy and MariaDB. Explained step by step.

Set up a Raspberry Pi as an energy-efficient home server with Docker, AdGuard Home, Traefik and UFW firewall. Step-by-step guide with power cost calculator.

Is Debian really leaner and faster than Ubuntu? I benchmarked both operating systems as Docker hosts using a comprehensive script to find the real answer.

Set up automated backups for Paperless-ngx directly in your Docker stack using Ofelia. Schedule reliable cron jobs — no external server needed. Full guide.

Install Bookstack, a powerful open-source knowledge base, on your own server with Docker and Docker Compose. Step-by-step guide for easy self-hosted setup.

Convert PFX certificates to PEM and set up SSL/TLS for your Nginx container in Docker. A practical, step-by-step guide for self-hosters to secure their web apps.

Install Neko as a virtual browser on your own server. Collaborative surfing with Docker Compose – self-hosted, private, and team-ready. Complete setup guide!

Install Home Assistant with Docker on a Raspberry Pi and build your own private smart home. Step-by-step guide for a powerful, self-hosted automation setup.

Performance benchmark: Nginx Proxy Manager vs. NPM+ (HTTP/3) vs. Zoraxy. Discover which reverse proxy is the fastest and easiest for your self-hosted setup.

Create interactive presentations with Claper. This guide shows you step-by-step how to install and secure Claper on your own server using Docker and Docker Compose.

Install Open WebUI with Docker and Ollama on your own server for a private, powerful ChatGPT alternative. Step-by-step guide to a local, privacy-first AI setup!

Which database fits your project best? A detailed performance benchmark comparing PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and SQLite with practical recommendations for your setup.

Install Gitea with Docker and Caddy as a reverse proxy. A beginner-friendly, step-by-step guide to setting up your own lightweight, self-hosted Git server.

Install Dawarich to gain full control over your location data. Step-by-step guide to self-hosting with Docker, Docker Compose, and Caddy as proxy for privacy.

Install Timetagger, an open-source time tracking tool, on your own server with Docker Compose. Track projects and hours with full data control. Step-by-step guide.

Install Nginx Proxy Manager on your Synology NAS with Docker. Assign a dedicated IP to avoid port conflicts, manage SSL, domains, and more – start now!

Host your own password manager with Vaultwarden. Install it as a Docker container, configure Caddy as reverse proxy, and secure access with Fail2Ban. Complete guide.

Protect your Docker data and databases reliably with Duplicati. Set up automated backups, including cloud storage. Open source, flexible, and easy to configure.

Compare the best open-source comment systems for 2025: Giscus, Cactus, Comentario & more. Find the perfect self-hosted commenting solution for your website.

Install Vaultwarden on your Synology NAS with Docker. Self-host your passwords securely and privately. Complete step-by-step setup guide for your NAS.

Set up your own dedicated OpenTTD server with Docker for multiplayer Transport Tycoon. This step-by-step guide covers everything — free and self-hosted.

Learn how to bypass DS-Lite with a tunnel and make your local services accessible via a reverse proxy using Docker and Pangolin. Complete step-by-step guide.

Set up your own private cloud with Nextcloud on a VPS using Docker and Caddy as a reverse proxy. Beginner-friendly step-by-step guide – start your cloud today!

Set up your Ugreen NAS as a full homeserver: hardware prep, Docker, network config, and more. A detailed step-by-step guide to get you started quickly.

Monitor your internet speed with Speedtest Tracker. Run automatic speed tests, track history, and view charts. Set it up easily as a Docker container on your server.

Install Linkwarden on your Synology NAS and take control of your bookmarks. A self-hosted bookmark manager with easy Docker setup – manage links efficiently!

Learn step-by-step how to merge two self-hosted Plausible Analytics instances using Clickhouse. The complete guide for consolidating your web analytics.

Install the privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative Plausible with Docker and Traefik. Set up self-hosted web analytics on your own server step by step.

Set up your Ubuntu homeserver step-by-step: from base configuration to your first Docker containers. The complete guide for beginners. Start building today.

Set up your Synology DiskStation from scratch: VPN, DDNS, Firewall, Docker, and Nginx Proxy Manager. The complete NAS homeserver setup guide for beginners.

Install Crater on your Synology NAS with Docker. Create invoices, track expenses and payments with this free, open-source billing solution for your NAS.

Install Calibre on your Synology NAS with Docker. Manage and organize your e-books, convert formats, and use Calibre-Web as a web interface on your NAS.

Install the free personal finance software Firefly III on your Synology NAS with Docker. Manage income and expenses privately and clearly on your own server.

Automate workflows efficiently with n8n. Set it up with Docker and Traefik as a reverse proxy, including SSL and practical examples – save time automating!

Step-by-step guide: Build a blog with Gatsby.js and Ghost as a headless CMS. Set up everything on your VPS, configure Docker, and publish your website.

Run Ghost CMS with Docker behind a Traefik reverse proxy. A step-by-step guide for building your own blog system with SSL and a custom domain – get started now!

Set up your Asustor NAS as a homeserver step by step: VPN, firewall, reverse proxy, Gitea and Calibre with Docker. The complete NAS homeserver guide.

Set up your own mail server with Mailcow and Docker. Run it behind Traefik as a reverse proxy with SSL, spam filtering, and webmail – complete step-by-step guide!

Set up the container manager Portainer behind Traefik as reverse proxy. Manage your Docker containers conveniently via the web interface from anywhere.

Replace Disqus with Commento++, a privacy-friendly commenting system. Self-host it with Docker and Traefik reverse proxy for full data control on your blog.

Set up a self-hosted e-book manager with Calibre and Calibre-Web as GUI behind Traefik reverse proxy. Manage your e-books privately on your own server.

Host your own privacy-friendly web analytics with Shynet. Learn how to deploy Shynet as a Docker container behind a Traefik reverse proxy. Step-by-step setup guide.