SELF-HOST FREEISH

A home for your Freeish.

One always-on computer keeps your information at home. You check on your computers from your browser.

Your computers

A small Freeish app checks each one and reports back.

Your Freeish server

An always-on computer at home. Your information stays on it.

You

Open Freeish in a browser to see status and fix problems.

What you will need

An always-on computer

Ubuntu or Debian, plugged in, with sleep turned off.

A wired connection

Connect the computer to your router with a cable.

30 to 60 minutes

Set aside some time and ask for help if you need it.

How setup works

  1. Prepare the machine

    Keep it connected, plugged in and awake.

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  2. Install Freeish

    Follow the technical guide with a helper if needed.

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  3. Sign in and follow guided setup

    Open Freeish at the address saved during setup.

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  4. Add your first computer

    Connect one computer and check its first update.

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Using cellular or a mobile hotspot?

Your devices need a private connection to keep sending updates to Freeish.

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A one-click installer is on the way. Today, setup needs someone comfortable following technical instructions.

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