https://prohomelab.com/en/tags/self-hosting/Recent content in Self-Hosting on ProHomeLab – everything about homelab and self-hostingHugo -- gohugo.ioenpavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)© 2025-2026 Stilicho2011. All Rights Reserved.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/postiz-youtube-vk-rutube/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/postiz-youtube-vk-rutube/I set up self-hosted Postiz and try to connect it to YouTube, VK, and RuTube - walking through the real steps, the required env variables, and known bugs. In the end, out of three platforms, only one works reliably, and I honestly explain why.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/portainer-to-komodo/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/portainer-to-komodo/A step-by-step guide to installing Komodo as a Portainer alternative: docker-compose, MongoDB, bind mounts instead of volumes, login via Authentik (OIDC), and connecting additional hosts via Periphery.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/traefik-in-lxc-part-3/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/traefik-in-lxc-part-3/Part three of the Traefik-in-LXC series - installing CrowdSec in the same container as Traefik itself. Scenario collections, a remediation profile with Gotify notifications, log sources (Traefik, syslog, AppSec), and wiring the bouncer plugin back into Traefik.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/traefik-in-lxc-part-2/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/traefik-in-lxc-part-2/Continuing the series about Traefik in LXC - from a test binary to a working configuration. Cloudflare token, final static config, wildcard certificate, dashboard protection via Basic Auth, log rotation, dynamic config structure, and migrating a dozen services from Docker labels to the file provider. CrowdSec is planned as a separate follow-up.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/traefik-middlewares-overview/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/traefik-middlewares-overview/Middleware is the second most important building block of Traefik after routers. In this article I break down what it is, why it’s needed, how it’s applied, what a chain is, and I go through all the middlewares from the open-source version of Traefik with the configuration examples I use myself.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/traefik-in-lxc-part-1/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/traefik-in-lxc-part-1/A detailed guide to installing and configuring Traefik in an LXC container to set up a reverse proxy. Covers Docker setup, routing configuration, SSL integration, and recommendations for managing web traffic.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/obsidian-plugins/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/obsidian-plugins/A rundown of 36 Obsidian plugins that replaced Trilium Notes’ built-in functionality after the move - from Templater and Bases to Excalidraw and Kanban. I compare the philosophy of the two systems and explain why the deciding factor was YAML Front Matter support for publishing articles via Hugo.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/fedora-server-sanoid-zfs-snapshots/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/fedora-server-sanoid-zfs-snapshots/Continuing the series of articles about a home NAS on Fedora Server 44. This time we set up automatic creation and cleanup of ZFS snapshots using Sanoid, go over the snapshot retention policy and systemd timers, and get acquainted with Syncoid for future data replication to a backup server.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/fedora-server-nas/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/fedora-server-nas/We build a modern home NAS on Fedora Server 44 with the OpenZFS filesystem, the Cockpit web interface, and the Samba file server. A complete step-by-step guide to installation, ZFS configuration, SELinux, and publishing an SMB share.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/dockhand-docker-web-ui/Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/dockhand-docker-web-ui/A complete guide to installing and configuring Dockhand - a simple and convenient web UI for managing Docker containers in homelab and production environments.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/netbird/Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/netbird/Netbird lets you publish local services to the internet without opening ports, using secure tunnels and a convenient web interface - an ideal solution for a home server and homelab.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/pangolin/Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/pangolin/Pangolin lets you publish local services to the internet without opening ports, using secure tunnels and a convenient web interface — an ideal solution for a home server and homelab.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/zerobyte/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/zerobyte/A step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Zerobyte for backup automation in self-hosted infrastructure and homelabs.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/duplicati/Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/duplicati/A step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Duplicati for automatic encrypted backups on a home server or in the cloudhttps://prohomelab.com/en/posts/grimmory/Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/grimmory/A detailed walkthrough for installing and configuring Grimmory: deploying it in Docker, adding books, organizing your library, and using the built-in web reader.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/booklore/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/booklore/A detailed guide to installing and configuring BookLore: deploying it in Docker, adding books, organizing your library, and using the built-in web reader.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/zimaboard-2-overview/Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/zimaboard-2-overview/A look at the ZimaBoard 2: specs, use cases, performance, and homelab applications - from Docker to virtualization.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/memos/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/memos/We go through installing and configuring Memos - a minimalist self-hosted app for quick notes and a personal journal. I’ll show how to run it in Docker, its core features, how to organize notes, and homelab use cases.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-reputaion-policy/Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-reputaion-policy/A step-by-step setup of the Reputation Policy and GeoIP in Authentik for restricting access by IP reputation and country, with a breakdown of typical protection scenarios.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-email-notifications/Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-email-notifications/A step-by-step guide to setting up email notifications in Authentik: connecting SMTP, enabling event notifications, configuring email templates, and verifying delivery.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-disable-passwords-2fa/Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-disable-passwords-2fa/A step-by-step guide to disabling passwords and two-factor authentication for local Authentik users: setting up the authentication flow, stages, policies, and recommendations for safe usehttps://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-cloudflare-turnstile/Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-cloudflare-turnstile/A detailed guide to setting up Cloudflare Turnstile - a modern alternative to CAPTCHA for protecting login, registration, and password recovery forms without degrading the user experience.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-two-factor-authentication/Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-two-factor-authentication/A guide to setting up two-factor authentication in Authentik using TOTP and WebAuthn, covering flows, stages, and security best practices.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-enrollment-invitation/Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-enrollment-invitation/A guide to setting up the enrollment and invitation flow in Authentik: registering new users, invitations, stages, flows, and access policies.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-password-recovery/Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-password-recovery/A detailed guide to setting up password recovery in Authentik, covering flows, stages, and policies, along with recommendations for protecting against username enumeration attacks.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/what-is-podman/Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/what-is-podman/Podman is a daemonless container engine focused on security and rootless operation. A look at the project’s history, architecture, differences from Docker, pods, Quadlet, and Podlet - and when it’s worth switching.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/best-apps-2025/Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/best-apps-2025/In this article we’ve rounded up the most interesting self-hosted apps that appeared in 2025. From media servers and productivity tools to security and automation systems — let’s look at what’s worth trying and why.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/docker-podman-kubernetes/Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/docker-podman-kubernetes/Comparing Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes: architecture, security, overhead, and real-world use cases - from homelab to production clusters.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/quadelts-vs-podlets/Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/quadelts-vs-podlets/Quadlet is Podman’s declarative systemd unit format, and Podlet is a utility that generates those units from podman run and docker-compose.yml. A hands-on look at both tools, compared against Docker Compose.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/homelabbing/Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/homelabbing/Homelabbing is building a home lab for experimenting with servers, networks, and services. It helps you learn technologies, test new solutions, and develop practical IT skills.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/update-linux-server/Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/update-linux-server/A detailed guide to safely upgrading Debian, Ubuntu Server, and Fedora Server distributions, with command exampleshttps://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-setup/Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-setup/A detailed overview of the initial setup of Authentik - an open source system for centralized authentication and authorization (IdP/SSO). We’ll walk through the very first steps of setting up Authentik.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-overview-proxy-oidc/Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/authentik-overview-proxy-oidc/A detailed explanation of how Authentik’s Proxy Provider adds authentication and SSO to any application. A simple flow diagram, key concepts, and usage examples.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/diun-docker-update-notifications/Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/diun-docker-update-notifications/A detailed guide to installing and configuring Diun for tracking Docker image updates. Covers deployment steps, integration with notification services, and monitoring automation, so you can update your containers on time and improve system security.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/trilium-vs-obsidian/Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/trilium-vs-obsidian/A detailed comparison of Obsidian and TriliumNext: two powerful systems for organizing notes and a personal knowledge base. Which one should you choose for your workflow?https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/trilium/Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/trilium/A step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Trilium for organizing notes and knowledge bases on a personal server. Covers installation via Docker, web interface setup, users, and recommendations for effective note management.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/vaultwarden/Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/vaultwarden/A step-by-step guide to installing Vaultwarden - a lightweight self-hosted version of Bitwarden. From a basic docker-compose to an advanced configuration with SSO and push notifications.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/mealie/Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/mealie/A step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Mealie for managing recipes on your own server. Covers installation via Docker, database setup, the web interface and mobile access, integration with external recipe sources, plus the new AI features (importing recipes from video) and unit standardization.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/postgres-p-1/Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/postgres-p-1/A detailed guide to installing and configuring PostgreSQL on a server. Covers installation steps, creating users and databases, setting up backups, and basic security for stable and reliable operation.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/sso-comparison/Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/sso-comparison/A comparative overview of popular authentication solutions: Authelia, Authentik, Keycloak, and Zitadel. Covers the capabilities, pros and cons of each service, use-case scenarios, and recommendations for choosing the right tool for home or corporate use.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/audiobookshelf-install-docker/Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/audiobookshelf-install-docker/A complete guide to installing and configuring Audiobookshelf for storing and listening to audiobooks on your own server. All steps are covered, from installation to the web interface and mobile access.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/linkwarden/Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/linkwarden/A step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Linkwarden for securely managing your links. Covers server installation, user setup, browser and mobile device integration, and basic security settings.https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/fedora-server-42-in-proxmox/Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000pavel@prohomelab.com (Stilicho2011)https://prohomelab.com/en/posts/fedora-server-42-in-proxmox/A detailed guide to installing and configuring Fedora Server 42. Covers the main steps: installing the system, configuring users, network services, and a baseline configuration for a secure and stable server.