Your Self-Hosting Journey Starts Here
Ready to take control of your digital life? Our blog offers simple, step-by-step guides for everything from a single-board computer to a full-fledged VPS.
- Hands-on tutorials for setting up your own Homelab.
- Set up servers on your everyday Windows PC or dive into Linux distros for robust hosting.
- Mastering Docker containers - no more compatibility headaches.
We break down complex topics into bite-sized, actionable guides and tutorials to get you hosting smol projects in no time.
Need a Quick Fix?
Sometimes you just want to skip the tinkering and get right to the finished product. If you're feeling stuck, we offer a few smol services to help you get up and running, for a smol payment, of course!
- VPS Setup Service: We'll get your VPS ready for your specific project.
- Pi Support: Pre-configured SD Cards. We'll mail you a card with everything set up.
- Personalized Consulting: Get one-on-one help for your unique project / requirements.
What fellow tinkerers say
Who knew I could turn my old Windows PC into a media server? The tutorials were very useful.
Chris Dern - Subscriber, USA
Self-hosting can be overwhelming, atleast it was for me when I first started and now I'm hosting 3 websites on my Pi 5.
Robert C. - Privacy Enthusiast, Germany
They setup my VPS from scratch after just two emails. Best money I've ever spent.
Reiya Thakur - Teacher, India
FAQ
What is Smol Hosting?
We're a community blog and service for people who love to learn about and build their own servers, from small projects to homelabs.
Is Smol Hosting free?
The blog, tutorials, and our community are completely free! We believe in open knowledge. Our services (like the VPS setup or consulting) are where we earn a smol fee, but all our guides are free to use.
Does Smol Hosting provide Web-Hosting/ VPS service plans?
We're not a traditional hosting provider. Our focus is on our blog, which is a resource for fellow tinkerers.
What will I learn?
You'll learn hands-on skills for setting up your own servers, from a Raspberry Pi to a cloud-based VPS. We'll cover everything from command-line basics to setting up your own media server, game server, or personal cloud.
Do I need to have knowledge about Linux?
Not at all! We assume you're a beginner. Many of our tutorials start from scratch, walking you through the basics of Linux and server management. You'll pick it up as you go.
How do I get started?
The easiest way to start is by subscribing to our newsletter! You'll get all the latest weekly content and tutorials sent directly to your inbox, and it's completely free.
Still have doubts? Feel free to contact us.