Self-host discourse on offshore VPS
Self-host discourse on an AnubizHost VPS for full data ownership. Crypto billing, no KYC at signup, 16+ jurisdictions to choose from. From $19.99/mo.
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Why self-host discourse
Self-hosting discourse gives you full control over data, configuration, and uptime. AnubizHost provides the VPS in privacy-friendly jurisdictions.
Requirements
Recommended plan: Romania VPS I ($49.99/mo). Linux Debian 12 or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Domain optional but recommended (anubizhost.com offers anonymous domain registration).
Step-by-step deployment
1. Provision VPS. 2. apt install dependencies. 3. Install discourse per official docs. 4. Configure reverse proxy (Nginx/Caddy). 5. SSL via Let's Encrypt. 6. Backup strategy.
Maintenance and security
Auto-updates, fail2ban, SSH keys only, off-site backups recommended. AnubizHost VPS includes snapshot feature on plans I and above.
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