RetroShare
Secured and decentralized communication system. Offers decentralized chat, forums, messaging, file transfer.
- GitHub stars
- 2,021
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Latest release
- v0.6.7.2
30 November 2023 - Last commit
- 8 October 2026
- Runs on
- C++
Commits per month, last 12 months
614 commits
How to self-host RetroShare
RetroShare runs on C++. 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.
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Questions
Is RetroShare free?
Yes. RetroShare is open source under the GPL-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 RetroShare?
Yes. RetroShare runs on C++. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is RetroShare still maintained?
The last change to RetroShare's code was on 8 October 2026, with 614 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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