https://www.alemasone.com/en/tags/self-hosting/Recent content in Self-Hosting on AlemasoneHugoenSun, 20 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.alemasone.com/en/best-self-hosted-vpn-solutions/Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:40:22 +0000https://www.alemasone.com/en/best-self-hosted-vpn-solutions/<div class="lead !mb-9 text-xl"> A VPN installed at your home serves one specific purpose: <strong>reaching your network from the outside</strong> in an encrypted way, to access your file server, cameras, or office computer. It doesn’t hide your browsing, because traffic still leaves through your line with your IP address. If you install it on a rented server instead, everything changes: we will see that below. </div> <p>This is the distinction that decides everything. If you want to hide from your ISP or bypass geo-blocks, a home VPN won’t do that job. If, however, you want to access your devices remotely and securely, managing it yourself is the best solution: free and without third parties involved.</p>