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Running a service on your own server instead of someone else’s.

Definition

Self‑hosted means you run the software yourself (on your server or device) rather than relying on a third‑party service.

In plain English Running a service on your own server instead of someone else’s.

Why this matters

Why it matters: You may get more control over data and settings, but you also take on security responsibility.

Example

Example: You self‑host a password manager on your home server.