r/selfhosted

Limited PromoRestrictions apply

Strict rules, large audience. Know the guidelines before you post.

Strictly moderatedVery Active

r/selfhosted allows limited self-promotion: apply the correct flair. Violating these conditions leads to removal or a ban.

Tips for Founders

Do This

Apply the correct post flair — unflagged posts may be removed.
Frame your post around value to the community, not a sales pitch.

Avoid This

Don't post repeatedly about the same product.
Don't copy-paste the same pitch you use everywhere — tailor it to this community.
Don't post without reading the pinned rules — strict mods remove first and ask later.

Self-Promotion Rules

Self-promotion appears limited and context-dependent.

Link PostsAllowed

Requires FlairYes

Min KarmaNone

Min Account AgeNone

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Community Rules

Spam / Low-Effort / Off-Topic
Do not spam or promote your own projects too much. If you post about your own work, say so clearly. This community follows the [Reddit self-promotion guidelines](https://www.reddit.com/r/reddit.com/wi
Self-Promotion / Affiliate Links
Do not pretend to be a regular user if you are connected to a product or service. Always say if you are involved. Do not try to trick people. Indicate your affiliation to the app or service. Shilling
Hate-speech, Bullying, & Harassment
Attack ideas, not people. Personal attacks or insults at a person will be removed. Report violations and the mods will handle it. Zero tolerance for uncivil discussion.
No Direct Ads for VPS/Hosting Services
Do not create posts directly advertising web hosting or VPS services. You may only mention your service in a comment if that service is relevant to the post topic, and adds to the discussion.
Post Flair Is Mandatory
All posts **must** be flaired correctly. Posts not properly flaired are subject to automatic flair applied by AutoModerator or a Moderator manually.
Blog Link Posts
**Blog posts are allowed** Do not post just a link, add an explanation about the blog, why it matters, and how it helps users. Blogs must be about self-hosting tools, services, etc.
Dashboard Posts / Wednesday Exceptions
On Wednesdays, you may post dashboards or tools that help self-hosters provided it is flaired as such, even if they are not self-hosted.
AI, LLM's, "Vibe Coding", AI-Assisted Apps / ONLY ON FRIDAYS
Only on Vibe code Friday, you may post AI-generated content if it follows all other rules and adds value. AI-Involved Apps are allowed and require the following flairs: * `Vibe Coded`: Any [Vibe-Cod
All Reddit Rules Apply
Along with our sub rules, you must follow [Reddit's user agreement](https://redditinc.com/policies/user-agreement) as well.
Must Be About Self-Hosting
Posts must be about self-hosted apps, services, or tools. Mods and the community decide if a post fits.
No Standalone Mobile Apps (Companion Apps Allowed)
Mobile apps are allowed only as companions to a self-hosted backend.