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Offshore VPS for a Custom Whistleblower Leaks Platform
You want to build a leaks intake platform that is simpler than SecureDrop but more structured than a PGP email address. GlobaLeaks (from the Hermes Center) is the usual choice - a turnkey, Tor-friendly platform for NGOs, anti-corruption groups, and investigative journalism organizations. This page covers hosting GlobaLeaks (or a similar custom platform) on an Anubiz offshore VPS.
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GlobaLeaks vs SecureDrop choice
SecureDrop is heavy: dedicated hardware path, Tails reviewer workstations, formal install procedure. GlobaLeaks is lighter: a single Tor-friendly application server, web UI for reviewers, no airgap requirement (though airgap reviewers are still recommended for high-risk reporting). For NGO use, transparency portals, and most investigative journalism, GlobaLeaks is the pragmatic choice. It runs on Debian or Ubuntu, ships as a single package, and integrates Tor hidden services out of the box.
Stack and sizing
A GlobaLeaks instance on an Anubiz 2 vCPU 4 GB RAM VPS handles a regional NGO. For a national or supranational platform, step up to 4 vCPU 8 GB RAM. Storage sizing depends on how much attachment data you expect; 80 GB NVMe handles a year of mid-volume operation, after which you migrate to a larger plan or attach external storage. Disable any unused services on the VPS, harden SSH, install fail2ban, and front the clearnet port with a reverse proxy that strips identifying headers.
Anubiz product binding
Anubiz offshore VPS plans from $17.90/mo, Iceland or Romania recommended. Both jurisdictions are favorable for press and NGO operations. Crypto payment, no KYC. Internal links: /en/securedrop-hosting, /en/hosting-for-whistleblower-securedrop-instance, /en/anonymous-vps.
What you must handle yourself
Reviewer operational security, source vetting, document handling procedure, legal counsel on what you can and cannot publish. The VPS gives you a substrate. The journalism gives the substrate meaning. We do not get involved in editorial choices and we do not provide legal advice.
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