Set Up Your Own Private Home Server

Set Up Your Own Private Home Server

Stop Paying for Cloud Storage! Host Your Own Private Server – From $200

Tired of paying monthly fees to Google, Apple, or Dropbox? Worried about your private photos and files being stored on corporate servers?

Take control of your data.

I can set up a home server on hardware you already have (or I can help you find affordable used equipment). This is your own private cloud, right in your home—no monthly fees, no corporate eyes.

What You Get:

• Immich: A private, self-hosted photo backup (like Google Photos, but yours)

• Nextcloud: Your own secure file sync and share system (like Dropbox, but private)

• Jellyfin: Stream your own movies, music, and TV shows to any device (like Netflix, but free)

What I Do For You:

• Install Alpine Linux and configure all the software

• Secure your server so it's safe from hackers

• Set up remote access so you can reach your files from anywhere

• Walk you through how to use it

• Local setup in person or remote setup where you are—whatever works for you

Why I Do This:
My name is Scott Tansowny, a St. Albert-based open-source advocate. I've been using and building these systems for over 20 years. I believe your data should belong to you.

Pricing (One-Time Setup):

• Basic Server (Immich, Jellyfin, or Nextcloud only): $200 CAD

• Full Media Server (Immich + Jellyfin + Nextcloud + other services on request): $350–$500 CAD, depending on your hardware and needs

No monthly fees. No subscriptions. Just freedom.

Optional ongoing support available if you ever need it—no pressure, no contracts.

Message me for a free consultation—I'll help you figure out what hardware you need and what services make sense for you.