Your Journey Starts Here
Self-hosting sounds hard until someone explains it simply. That’s what we do here -
- Step-by-step tutorials to build and manage your own server setup.
- From your Windows desktop to a Raspberry Pi or VPS, we cover it all.
- Containerize your apps and skip the dependency mess.
- Learn to install, secure, and maintain Linux servers without the jargon.
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.
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.