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Self-hosted apps
Host your own apps.
Chat, files, notes, password sync, a blog, a git server. Most self-hosted tools run well on a small VPS if you size memory first.
Updated 2026-11-11 · Published by AnonVPS
Sizing guide
| Workload | RAM to plan for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Static site or blog | 512 MB to 1 GB | Caddy or nginx; very light |
| Password manager sync | 512 MB | Small database, low traffic |
| Git server | 1 to 2 GB | More for large repositories and CI |
| File sync and calendars | 2 to 4 GB | Storage grows with your data |
| Matrix or XMPP chat | 2 to 4 GB | Federated servers use more |
| Several containers together | 4 GB and up | Add up each service, then add headroom |
Keep it running safely
- Use SSH keys only and a basic firewall. See the hardening checklist.
- Back up off the server. A VPS is not a backup.
- Turn on automatic security updates.
- Put admin panels behind a VPN or a Tor onion service. See Tor onion service on a VPS.
Choosing a plan and place
Start with the memory you need, then check storage and transfer. Choose the region closest to the people who use the service. If the data is sensitive, consider disk encryption with remote unlock or a RAM-only instance for the parts that should not persist.
Ideas for a first project
- A personal wiki or notes server.
- A private file sync service.
- A password manager server for your family.
- A static site behind a reverse proxy.
- A Tor onion service. See the onion service guide.
Backups
Keep a backup off the server before you put anything important on it. A RAM-only plan loses everything on reboot by design, so automate the restore.
FAQ
Common questions
What can I self-host on a VPS?
Almost anything that runs on Linux or BSD: web apps, databases, chat, mail relays, VPNs and more, within the acceptable use policy.
Which plan is right?
Use the sizing guide above. BASE suits light services; CORE and above suit containers and databases.
Can I use my own operating system image?
Yes. Choose from the listed images or boot your own ISO.
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