Summary

This post outlines self hosting. Self hosting services can reduce costs, further security, and help regain privacy.

 

Self hosting is the act of running a service on devices that you own and maintain yourself. “If you want something done right, do it yourself”.

Example

One great example of this is cloud storage. Cloud storage sends your data to another persons computer that will store it for you.

It is possible to set up your own computer to provide a cloud service for you without engaging with a third party. You will be sending data to your own device to be stored instead.

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Benefits

By self hosting services it is possible to avoid many subscription based payments. Often to access services hosted by another they will charge you by the month or year. When self hosting the only costs associated are to maintain and setup the service.

It is also possible to gain a large amount of privacy as your data will be flowing through your own devices. Furthermore you can ensure the security of your data instead of trusting a third party.

Self hosting allows you to truly own your data and keep it away from those who may misuse it.

Through the process of self hosting it is possible to learn a lot about technology and the internet.