Self-host ɳFamily

ɳFamily runs on your VPS using the ɳSelf CLI. Get a private family social network up in under 15 minutes.

What you need

VPS

Any Linux VPS with 2 GB RAM minimum. Hetzner CX23 (~$4/mo) is plenty for a family.

Domain

A domain you control. ɳSelf sets up Let's Encrypt SSL automatically via Nginx.

ɳFamily Bundle

$0.99/mo license key from nself.org. Or ɳSelf+ at $3.99/mo for all bundles.

Setup steps

Install the ɳSelf CLI

brew install nself-org/tap/nself

macOS or Linux. Windows via WSL2.

Create a new ɳSelf project

nself init nfamily-server
cd nfamily-server

Scaffolds Postgres, Hasura, Auth, and Nginx.

Set your license key

nself license set YOUR_KEY_HERE

Get a key at nself.org/pricing. ɳSelf+ includes the ɳFamily Bundle.

Install the ɳFamily Bundle

nself plugin install social photos activity-feed moderation realtime cms chat

7 plugins. License key verified server-side.

Configure and build

nself env set NFAMILY_DOMAIN=family.yourname.com
nself build

Generates docker-compose.yml and nginx config. Let's Encrypt SSL auto-provisioned.

Start your instance

nself start

Postgres, Hasura, Auth, MinIO, Nginx, and all ɳFamily plugins come up.

Invite your family

nself nfamily invite --email cousin@example.com

Generates invite codes. Share the link with family members.

Need help?

Full documentation is on docs.nself.org. Community support is available in chat.nself.org. ɳSelf+ subscribers get priority support.

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