Set up Paperless-ngx for several people: separate accounts, private and shared documents, groups, permissions, one mailbox per person and two-factor sign-in.
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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.
Paperless-ngx workflows assign tags, document types, correspondents and storage paths automatically. Triggers, actions and four ready-made examples.
Learn Docker step by step: images and containers explained, installation on Debian and Ubuntu, your first web server, managing containers and updating Docker.
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 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 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.
Learn Git from scratch! A beginner-friendly tutorial covering installation, repositories, commits, and GitHub – your gateway to version control. Start now!
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.
Master essential Linux terminal commands for your server. A beginner-friendly guide with practical examples for navigation, file management, and SSH admin!
Choose and secure your first VPS step-by-step: system updates, new user, SSH keys, and firewall setup. The ideal starting point for self-hosting with Docker.
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.
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!
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.