Self-Hosting Own it.

Your files, photos and passwords can live on hardware you control. We plan it, set it up and keep it running, or teach you how.

How we help.

Architecture & planning

The right hardware or server, with storage, networking and backups planned before anything is installed.

Setup & deployment

Containerised, documented deployments you can understand, update and rebuild.

Private cloud & photos

Files, photos and documents synced across your devices, on hardware you control.

Passwords & sign-in

Self-hosted password managers and single sign-on.

Secure remote access

Reach your services from anywhere through encrypted tunnels, without opening your network to the internet.

Maintenance

Updates and backups, so your stack keeps running.

What we set up is written down, so you're not left stuck.

Questions.

What is self-hosting?

Running software on your own server — at home, in your office or on a rented machine — instead of paying for a provider's cloud version of it.

What can I self-host?

Almost anything: file sync and photo libraries, password managers, home automation, media servers, Git, wikis and more — for example Nextcloud, Immich, Vaultwarden, Home Assistant or Gitea.

Do I need special hardware?

Not necessarily. A small mini PC, a NAS or a rented virtual server is often enough. We'll recommend what fits your needs and budget.

Is self-hosting secure?

It can be more private than a cloud service, but only when it's set up properly. That's exactly the part we take care of.

Can you maintain it for me?

Yes — as an ongoing arrangement — or we teach you to do it yourself.

rudi. is a technology studio.

Stop renting your own files.