HomeServerHQ

All-in-one home server infrastructure and installer. Have a fully configured email server, VPN, and public website(s) set up in less than an hour, even behind CGNAT.

GitHub stars
73
License
GPL-3.0
Latest release
240
13 September 2026
Last commit
11 October 2026
Runs on
Shell

Commits per month, last 12 months

269 commits

How to self-host HomeServerHQ

HomeServerHQ runs on Shell. 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.

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

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

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Questions

Is HomeServerHQ free?

Yes. HomeServerHQ is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host HomeServerHQ?

Yes. HomeServerHQ runs on Shell. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

Is HomeServerHQ still maintained?

The last change to HomeServerHQ's code was on 11 October 2026, with 269 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

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