A Beginner’s Guide to Self-Hosting: How to Get Started and Where to Look

Hello everyone! ​I’ve seen a lot of newcomers dropping by lately asking how to take their first steps into the world of self-hosting. It can definitely feel overwhelming at first with all the talk about Docker, reverse proxies, and home labs. ​I wanted to put together a simple, straightforward roadmap to help anyone get started without drowning in jargon. ​1. Start with Hardware You Already Have ​You don't need a massive enterprise server rack to start self-hosting. In fact, please don't buy expensive hardw