Caddy

Powerful, enterprise-ready, open source web server with automatic HTTPS.

GitHub stars: 77,867
License: Apache-2.0
Latest release: v2.11.7
3 October 2026
Last commit: 12 October 2026
Runs on: Go, Debian packages, Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

375 commits

How to self-host Caddy

Caddy runs on Go, Debian packages and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Guides that cover it

Self-hosting for beginners: what it is and how to start

What self-hosting means, why people run their own apps, the three ways to do it, what you need to know about backups and updates, and good first apps.

Questions

Is Caddy free?

Yes. Caddy is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host Caddy?

Yes. Caddy runs on Go, Debian packages and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

Is Caddy still maintained?

The last change to Caddy's code was on 12 October 2026, with 375 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

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