How to self-host web apps in 2026

Self-hosting used to mean spending a weekend configuring Nginx, setting up SSL certificates, writing systemd services, and praying nothing breaks at 3am.

Today, tools like Risved make self-hosting as simple as pushing to Git. Install on any VPS, connect a repo, and deploy. Automatic HTTPS, framework detection, and a dashboard that shows you everything at a glance.

Why self-host

• Cost. A €5/month VPS replaces hundreds in platform fees.
• Control. You choose the data centre, the specs, and the software.
• Privacy. Your data stays on your server. No third-party analytics, no vendor access.
• Learning. Understanding how deployment works makes you a better developer.

What you need

• A VPS from any provider (Hetzner, UpCloud, DigitalOcean, Scaleway)
• A domain name (optional but recommended)
• A Git repo with your project

Getting started

curl -fsSL https://risved.org/install | sh