Your Website. Your Hardware.
Host your HTMLforme website on a tiny, silent mini PC in your home. Plug it in, connect to your router, and you're live. We handle everything else.
How It Works
We've made self-hosting as simple as plugging in a lamp. Seriously.
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Procure a Mini PC
Choose from one of our recommended mini PCs below. These compact, silent machines are purpose-built for running headless web servers with minimal power consumption.
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Ship It To Us (or We Ship To You with your choice of PC)
Send us your mini PC, or have it delivered directly to our workshop. We'll install and configure everything—the operating system, your website, SSL certificates, the works.
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Plug It In
When your configured mini PC arrives, just connect it to power and plug in the ethernet cable to your router (or connect to Wi-Fi). That's it. No monitor, no keyboard, no fuss.
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You're Live
Your website is now running from your own hardware, in your own home. Full ownership. Full control. And we're always here if you need us.
Built-in Persistence
When you self-host, your website lives on your hardware. That means:
- No subscription cliffs. Your site doesn't vanish if you miss a payment or a hosting company changes their pricing.
- No platform shutdowns. When a service sunsets, your data goes with it. Not here—your content lives on your SSD.
- No vendor lock-in. Your files are yours. Move them, back them up, do whatever you want. It's just a folder on a computer you own.
- Decades, not billing cycles. These mini PCs can run for 10+ years. Your website persists as long as you want it to.
Your website should not be trapped inside someone else’s platform.
The Freedom Box is the tiny self-hosting server that keeps your website where it belongs: on hardware you own, inside your home or business, with HTMLforme handling the setup, security, updates, and remote support.
Instead of renting space forever from another company, your site lives on a quiet mini PC built for one job: keeping your business online without platform lock-in.
- Own the hardware. Your site runs on a physical box you control.
- Own the files. Your website is portable, backed up, and never trapped.
- Skip the platform rent. No bloated website builder subscription just to stay online.
- Still get support. We can securely maintain it remotely when needed.
What You'll Need
The barrier to entry is refreshingly low.
Stable Internet Connection
Any standard home internet connection works. Cable, fiber, DSL—whatever you've got. We'll configure everything to work with your setup.
A Power Outlet
These mini PCs sip power—typically 10-15 watts. Less than a lightbulb. Tuck it behind your router and forget it's there.
Pretty Much Nothing Else
No technical skills required. No maintenance tasks. We handle updates, security, and troubleshooting remotely. You just enjoy your website.
Remote Administration
If something ever needs attention, we've got it covered. Your mini PC runs headlessly—no monitor or keyboard attached. We connect securely via SSH to diagnose and fix issues remotely. You don't need to touch a thing.
Quick training available: We'll walk you through the basics so you understand what's happening, but honestly? You won't need to do anything. Everything is set up and configured for you—just plug it in and rock and roll.
“We wanted the control of owning our website without having to become tech people. HTMLforme configured the mini PC, sent it ready to plug in, and our site was live from our own home connection. No hosting dashboard, no monthly platform fee, no confusion — just our website running on hardware we own.”
Recommended Mini PCs
These compact machines are perfect for web hosting—low power, silent operation, and plenty capable.
- Intel N100 (4-core, 6W TDP)
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
- 500GB NVMe SSD
- Dual ethernet ports
- Fanless/silent operation
- WiFi 6 & Bluetooth 5.2
Excellent balance of price and performance. Perfect for most sites.
View on Amazon →- Intel N150 (4-core, efficient)
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- 512GB NVMe SSD
- 2.5GbE ethernet
- Ultra-quiet cooling
- Compact, minimal footprint
Our top pick. DDR5 and 2.5GbE for future-proofing.
View on Amazon →- Intel N100 (4-core)
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
- 256GB SSD (upgradeable)
- Dual 2.5GbE ethernet
- Fanless design
- VESA mount included
Great for mounting behind a router. True zero noise.
View on Amazon →Prices are approximate and may vary. Any similar mini PC with 8GB+ RAM and a modern Intel/AMD processor will work. Not sure? Just ask us.
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Ready to Self-Host?
Get in touch and we'll walk you through the process. Zero technical knowledge required—we promise.
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