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2FAuth

Manage two-factor authentication codes with a self-hosted 2FAuth instance.

AdGuard Home

Run network-wide DNS ad blocking with AdGuard Home and Docker.

Authentik

Deploy an identity provider for authentication and single sign-on.

Beszel

Collect server metrics with a lightweight monitoring hub and agents.

cAdvisor

Collect container resource metrics for Prometheus.

Chibisafe

Deploy a web interface for uploading, managing and sharing files.

Cloudflare Tunnels

Publish services through outbound tunnels without inbound port forwarding.

Cosmos Cloud

Deploy a platform for managing Docker containers and self-hosted services.

Dockge

Manage Docker Compose stacks through a web interface.

Dockpeek

View and manage containers across multiple Docker hosts.

Docmost

Deploy a collaborative document workspace with PostgreSQL and Redis.

Duplicati

Deploy a backup service with encryption, compression and scheduling.

Excalidraw

Host a collaborative whiteboard for hand-drawn-style diagrams.

File Browser

Manage server files and directories from a web browser.

Firefly III

Deploy a personal finance manager with scheduled background jobs.

Focalboard

Deploy the legacy project board; read the deprecation warning before choosing it.

FreshRSS

Read and organize RSS feeds with a self-hosted aggregator.

Storage, Files & Backup · How-to

Glance

Build a self-hosted dashboard for feeds, services and useful widgets.

GlusterFS

Set up distributed file storage across multiple servers.

Grafana

Visualize monitoring data with self-hosted Grafana dashboards.

Monitoring & Observability · How-to

Headscale

Host a control server for a Tailscale-compatible private network.

Home Assistant Homelab Dashboard

Bring homelab service and system status into Home Assistant.

Docker & Platform Tools · Reference

Homelab Architecture

Explore how the rebuild network, DNS, remote access and identity layers connect.

Homepage

Build a service dashboard with integrations and status widgets.

Internal Hostnames & HTTPS

Combine Pi-hole DNS and Nginx Proxy Manager for internal HTTPS service names.

IT Tools

Host a browser-based collection of utilities for common technical tasks.

Jellyfin

Deploy a media server to stream your own video and music library.

Joplin Server

Host a synchronization server for Joplin notes.

Karakeep

Deploy a bookmark manager for saving and organizing web content.

LinkStack

Host a personal landing page for sharing your links.

Logitech Media Server

Host a music server for your audio library and compatible players.

Security & Identity · How-to

Loki & Promtail

Collect and query logs using Loki, Promtail and Grafana.

macOS Hardening

Configure native macOS protections and security tools.

Matrix

Deploy a Matrix messaging server for self-hosted communication.

Mealie

Organize recipes and meal plans with a self-hosted recipe manager.

Memos

Host a lightweight service for short notes and personal knowledge.

MkDocs

Publish a documentation site using MkDocs and Docker.

Nextcloud

Deploy a personal cloud for file access and sharing.

Nexterm

Deploy a web interface for remote server connections.

Nginx Proxy Manager

Deploy a reverse proxy with a web interface and HTTPS certificates.

Node Exporter

Expose Linux host metrics for collection by Prometheus.

ntfy

Host a notification service for alerts from your homelab.

OPNsense on Zimaboard 2

Replace a consumer router with OPNsense, including DHCP and physical cutover.

PairDrop

Share files between devices through a browser-based transfer service.

Pangolin

Install a tunneling platform for reaching private services remotely.

Paperless-ngx

Create a searchable document archive with OCR and document conversion.

Peppermint

Deploy a support ticket and knowledge management service.

PhotoPrism

Host a photo library with indexing and search.

Pi-hole + Unbound DNS

Combine DNS ad blocking with recursive resolution and DNSSEC.

Pi-hole Exporter

Export Pi-hole metrics to Prometheus and visualize them in Grafana.

Pi-hole via Nginx Proxy Manager

Configure a reverse proxy, custom location and HTTPS for Pi-hole.

Pingvin Share

Deploy a file-sharing service and complete its first-login setup.

Pocket ID

Deploy an identity provider for your self-hosted applications.

PrivateBin

Share encrypted text through a self-hosted pastebin served over HTTPS.

Productivity & Communication · How-to

Prometheus

Deploy a metrics server and configure monitoring targets.

Proton Mail Migration

Move custom-domain email to Proton Mail with DNS authentication and mail import.

SafeLine

Deploy a web application firewall with Docker Compose.

SearXNG

Deploy and configure a private metasearch interface.

Docker & Platform Tools · Getting started

Speedtest Tracker

Track internet connection performance with scheduled speed tests.

Start Here

Go from hardware and Ubuntu to Docker and your first self-hosted service.

Stirling PDF

Host a PDF toolbox for conversion, editing, merging and OCR.

SUB/WAVE

Turn your own music library into a scheduled personal radio station.

Syncthing

Synchronize files between computers; sync is not a substitute for backups.

Traefik

Route Docker services through a reverse proxy with automatic HTTPS.

Tududi

Deploy a task manager for personal or small-team work.

Uptime Kuma

Monitor service availability and configure uptime notifications.

Wallos

Track subscriptions and recurring expenses on your own server.

Watchtower

Configure automatic container image updates and review their operational risks.

WG-Easy

Deploy WireGuard with a web interface for managing VPN clients.

WireGuard & WireGuard UI

Run WireGuard and its management interface with Docker Compose.