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Self‑Hosting
Security
The act of running and maintaining your own online service.
Definition
Self‑hosting is the practice of running and maintaining a service yourself (updates, backups, security).
In plain English
The act of running and maintaining your own online service.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It can improve privacy by reducing third‑party access, but mistakes can expose data.
Example
Example: You keep your self‑hosted app updated and protected with a firewall and MFA.