About SelfHost Pilot

SelfHost Pilot helps you take back control of your data, one self-hosted app at a time.

Every day we find the best open-source tools and show you exactly how to run them on your own hardware. No confusing jargon, no fluff. Just clear guides that actually work.

We cover self-hosted apps, AI you can run yourself, and the skills you need to run a server like a pro.

Who is behind it?

I'm Hitesh, a DevOps engineer from India. I've spent years setting up servers for businesses around the world. I've built and run Nextcloud, Jitsi, Matrix, BigBlueButton, Moodle and more - for real companies with real users.

I started SelfHost Pilot because most tutorials are outdated, incomplete, or written for people who already know everything. I write the guides I wish I had when I started.

Why self-hosting?

Your files, your chats, your AI - they belong to you. When you self-host, you own the server, the data, and the decisions. No subscription creep. No 'we reserve the right to change the terms'. Just software that works for you.

Need a hand?

Want it set up for you, the right way? I do this for a living - find me on Fiverr or Upwork.