Hi!, I'm Akash Rajpurohit, a self taught software developer based in India. I specialize in developing web applications and cross platform mobile applications using modern technologies.https://akashrajpurohit.comen-usme@akashrajpurohit.com (Akash Rajpurohit)me@akashrajpurohit.com (Akash Rajpurohit)Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/beszel-selfhosted-server-monitoring-solution/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rsshttps://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/beszel-selfhosted-server-monitoring-solution/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rssBeszel is a lightweight server monitoring solution with Docker stats, historical data, and alerts. Built with a single Go binary and minimal resource footprint, it's perfect for monitoring your homelab infrastructure efficiently.Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTThu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/selfhosted/rss.xmlselfhostedme@akashrajpurohit.com (Akash Rajpurohit)https://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/redlib-selfhosted-reddit-browsing-without-the-bloat/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rsshttps://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/redlib-selfhosted-reddit-browsing-without-the-bloat/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rssRedlib is a blazing-fast, privacy-first alternative frontend for Reddit built in Rust. Born from the ashes of Libreddit's rate limiting issues, it provides a clean, ad-free Reddit browsing experience while keeping your data private and secure.Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTThu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/selfhosted/rss.xmlselfhostedme@akashrajpurohit.com (Akash Rajpurohit)https://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/rybbit-privacy-focused-open-source-analytics-platform/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rsshttps://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/rybbit-privacy-focused-open-source-analytics-platform/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rssRybbit is a modern, privacy-first analytics platform that serves as a compelling alternative to Google Analytics. With features like session replay, real-time dashboards, and zero-cookie tracking, it's perfect for privacy-conscious developers who want comprehensive analytics without compromising user privacy.Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTThu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/selfhosted/rss.xmlselfhostedme@akashrajpurohit.com (Akash Rajpurohit)https://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/safeline-waf-protecting-your-web-applications-with-selfhosted-security/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rsshttps://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/safeline-waf-protecting-your-web-applications-with-selfhosted-security/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rssDiscover SafeLine WAF, an intelligent self-hosted Web Application Firewall that uses AI to protect your web services. Complete setup guide with real-world testing and homelab integration tips.Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTMon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/selfhosted/rss.xmlhttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/security/rss.xmlselfhostedsecurityme@akashrajpurohit.com (Akash Rajpurohit)https://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/fail2ban-protecting-your-homelab-from-brute-force-attacks/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rsshttps://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/fail2ban-protecting-your-homelab-from-brute-force-attacks/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rssLearn how to secure your homelab with fail2ban, an intrusion prevention tool that automatically blocks malicious IP addresses. Complete setup guide with Discord notifications and best practices.Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTThu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/selfhosted/rss.xmlhttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/security/rss.xmlselfhostedsecurityme@akashrajpurohit.com (Akash Rajpurohit)https://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/selfhost-searxng-for-privacy-focused-search/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rsshttps://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/selfhost-searxng-for-privacy-focused-search/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rssSearXNG is a privacy-focused metasearch engine that aggregates results from various search engines. Learn how to set it up and configure it for optimal privacy and performance.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTThu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/selfhosted/rss.xmlselfhostedme@akashrajpurohit.com (Akash Rajpurohit)https://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/selfhost-stirling-pdf-for-pdf-manipulation/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rsshttps://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/selfhost-stirling-pdf-for-pdf-manipulation/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rssStirling PDF is a powerful, locally hosted web application that allows you to perform various operations on PDF files. Learn how to set it up and automate PDF processing in your homelab.Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTThu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/selfhosted/rss.xmlselfhostedme@akashrajpurohit.com (Akash Rajpurohit)https://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/setup-n8n-for-homelab-automation/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rsshttps://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/setup-n8n-for-homelab-automation/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rssn8n is a powerful workflow automation tool that helps you connect and automate your self-hosted services. Perfect for creating custom workflows and integrations in your homelab.Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTThu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/selfhosted/rss.xmlselfhostedme@akashrajpurohit.com (Akash Rajpurohit)https://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/selfhost-paperless-ngx-for-document-management/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rsshttps://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/selfhost-paperless-ngx-for-document-management/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rssPaperless-ngx is a powerful document management system that helps you go paperless by automatically organizing and making your documents searchable. Perfect for managing bills, receipts, and important documents in your homelab.Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTThu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/selfhosted/rss.xmlselfhostedme@akashrajpurohit.com (Akash Rajpurohit)https://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/selfhost-immich-your-personal-google-photos-alternative/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rsshttps://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/selfhost-immich-your-personal-google-photos-alternative/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rssImmich is a high-performance, self-hosted photo and video backup solution that rivals Google Photos in features and user experience. Perfect for taking control of your precious memories while maintaining the convenience of cloud photo services.Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTThu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/selfhosted/rss.xmlselfhostedme@akashrajpurohit.com (Akash Rajpurohit)https://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/setup-authelia-for-sso-authentication/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rsshttps://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/setup-authelia-for-sso-authentication/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rssAuthelia is a powerful authentication and authorization server that provides secure Single Sign-On (SSO) for all your self-hosted services. Perfect for adding an extra layer of security to your homelab.Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTWed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/selfhosted/rss.xmlhttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/security/rss.xmlselfhostedsecurityme@akashrajpurohit.com (Akash Rajpurohit)https://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/monitor-internet-speed-with-speedtest-tracker/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rsshttps://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/monitor-internet-speed-with-speedtest-tracker/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rssSpeedtest Tracker is a self-hosted internet speed monitoring tool that helps you track your ISP's performance over time. Perfect for ensuring you're getting the speeds you're paying for.Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTTue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/selfhosted/rss.xmlselfhostedme@akashrajpurohit.com (Akash Rajpurohit)https://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/selfhost-ntfy-for-push-notifications/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rsshttps://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/selfhost-ntfy-for-push-notifications/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rssNtfy is a simple yet powerful pub-sub notification service that lets you send push notifications to your phone or desktop from any of your self-hosted services. Perfect for monitoring, alerts, and automation in your homelab.Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTThu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/selfhosted/rss.xmlselfhostedme@akashrajpurohit.com (Akash Rajpurohit)https://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/metube-selfhosted-youtube-downloader-with-a-sleek-web-interface/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rsshttps://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/metube-selfhosted-youtube-downloader-with-a-sleek-web-interface/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rssMeTube is a web UI for youtube-dl/yt-dlp that allows you to download videos from YouTube and other platforms. 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Learn how to set it up and use it.Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMTTue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/selfhosted/rss.xmlselfhostedme@akashrajpurohit.com (Akash Rajpurohit)https://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/tailscale-accessing-homelab-services-outside-my-network/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rsshttps://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/tailscale-accessing-homelab-services-outside-my-network/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rssTailscale is another service that I use in my homelab setup to access my services outside my network. It's a VPN service that makes it easy to access your devices, services, and networks securely.Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTTue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/homelab/rss.xmlhttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/selfhosted/rss.xmlhttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/networking/rss.xmlhomelabselfhostednetworkingme@akashrajpurohit.com (Akash Rajpurohit)https://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/adguard-home-network-wide-ad-blocking-in-your-homelab/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rsshttps://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/adguard-home-network-wide-ad-blocking-in-your-homelab/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rssLet's talk about AdGuardHome, a network-wide ad blocking software that you can run in your homelab. It's a great way to block ads and trackers on your network without having to install ad blockers on every device.Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTTue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/selfhosted/rss.xmlhttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/networking/rss.xmlselfhostednetworkingme@akashrajpurohit.com (Akash Rajpurohit)https://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/selfhost-vaultwarden-with-scheduled-backups/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rsshttps://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/selfhost-vaultwarden-with-scheduled-backups/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rssIn this article, I will show you how to self-host Vaultwarden along with a backup solution that will periodically backup your data safely.Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTMon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://akashrajpurohit.com/tag/selfhosted/rss.xmlselfhostedme@akashrajpurohit.com (Akash Rajpurohit)https://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/linkding-self-hosted-bookmark-manager/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rsshttps://akashrajpurohit.com/blog/linkding-self-hosted-bookmark-manager/?utm_source=akashrajpurohit.com&utm_medium=rssIn this post I will show you how to setup Linkding, a self hosted bookmark manager that I am personally using for a while now and I am very happy with it. 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