What is Umbrel?
Umbrel is a personal server operating system that empowers individuals to self-host a range of open-source applications and services, fostering digital independence and privacy. Designed to be accessible to users of all technical skill levels, Umbrel enables the setup of a private server within one's home or on any Linux/Debian-based hardware, including popular platforms like the Raspberry Pi 4
Highlights
- Self-hosting capabilities: Umbrel allows users to host applications such as Nextcloud, Matrix, Bitcoin/Lightning node, Pi-hole, and Home Assistant, among others, on their personal server
- Ease of installation: The operating system can be installed on a Raspberry Pi 4 or any Ubuntu/Debian-based system, removing the complexity of traditional server setup
- Data privacy and control: By hosting services on a personal server, users regain control over their data, breaking away from reliance on large tech companies and their data-harvesting practices.
Features
Customizable
No Tracking
Privacy focused
User friendly
Support for Docker