What to check before hosting a personal site at home
The goal is to run a personal blog from a home network. The site would mostly contain written articles, with some images and possibly video.
The home internet connection is XDSL, and the router is a basic provider-supplied model. The router can use DNS settings from some services, including no-ip.
is already running on one , and another may be used for the website or network setup. The main questions are whether it is safe to expose a home-hosted site to the internet, and whether connecting a bought is manageable for a relative beginner.
Key points
- The planned service is a personal blog hosted from home.
- The site would mainly serve text, with some images and possible video.
- The connection is XDSL and the router is a basic ISP router.
- DNS setup through services such as no-ip is available on the router.
- The main concerns are public internet safety and beginner-friendly setup difficulty.