Git Hosting
Your code is your work. Self-hosting Git with a lightweight forge like Gitea or Forgejo keeps your repositories — private and public — on a VPS you control, not on a platform that can change its terms, scan your code, or lock you out. Offshore, no-KYC, crypto-paid.
Key requirements
- Full root access to install a Git forge
- Reliable uptime so repos are always reachable
- Enough disk for repositories and history
- No-KYC signup, crypto payment
- Fast NVMe storage for quick clones and CI
Why self-host your Git repositories
A hosted Git platform is convenient, but your code lives on a company servers under its terms — terms that can change, accounts that can be suspended, and codebases that may be scanned or used to train models. Self-hosting with a lightweight forge such as Gitea or Forgejo gives you the same pull requests, issues and web interface on a server you own. Your repositories answer to you: no platform policy, no surprise, no lock-in.
Light to run, full-featured
Modern self-hosted forges are efficient. Gitea and Forgejo run comfortably on a small VPS, with a clean web UI, issue tracking, pull requests and built-in CI options. A small-to-mid plan suits a personal account or a small team; the main thing to size is disk, for your repositories and their history. Full root access means you install the forge and configure it exactly as you want — including private-by-default repositories.
Private and offshore
Self-hosting on an offshore, no-KYC VPS adds a privacy layer a hosted platform cannot. The server is bought without an identity check and paid in crypto, and it lives in the jurisdiction you choose. For proprietary code, sensitive projects, or simply work you would rather keep off a big platform, the repositories sit on infrastructure with no identity attached and a legal environment you selected.
Best jurisdictions for Git hosting
Your repositories are governed by the server jurisdiction. These locations combine strong law, good connectivity and reliable hosting.
Iceland
Free Speech HavenStrong privacy laws, renewable energy, outside EU.
Romania
Anti-RetentionCourts struck down data retention laws. Great EU connectivity.
Switzerland
Premium PrivacyStrict privacy laws, political neutrality, top-tier infra.
Netherlands
Best PeeringExcellent connectivity, tolerant hosting, AMS-IX peering.
Recommended plans for a Git forge
Gitea and Forgejo are light — a small or mid-tier VPS runs a personal or team forge comfortably; size the disk for your repositories.
Iceland Free Speech Haven
Romania Anti-Retention
Switzerland Premium Privacy
Netherlands Best Peering
Git hosting — common questions
01 What software can I run for self-hosted Git?
Gitea and Forgejo are the popular lightweight forges — both give you a web UI, issues, pull requests and CI, and run efficiently on a small VPS. GitLab is heavier but also an option. With full root access, you install whichever you prefer.
02 How big a VPS do I need?
Modest. A lightweight forge like Gitea or Forgejo runs comfortably on a small or mid-tier VPS. The variable that matters is disk, sized for your repositories and their history — start small and scale up as the codebase grows.
03 Can I keep repositories private?
Yes. A self-hosted forge lets you make repositories private by default — they are visible only to accounts you grant access. Because the server is yours, there is no platform that can see, scan, or change the visibility of your code.
04 Why self-host Git instead of using a hosted platform?
Control. A hosted platform owns the terms, can suspend accounts, and may scan your code. Self-hosting puts the repositories on a server you control, with no platform policy in the path — and on an offshore, no-KYC host, no identity attached either.
05 Can I run CI/CD on the same server?
Yes. Gitea and Forgejo include built-in CI options, and you can run runners on the same VPS or a separate one. A mid-tier or larger plan gives CI jobs room to run alongside the forge itself.
Self-host your code on a private VPS
Offshore VPS plans from $10/mo for Gitea or Forgejo — no-KYC, crypto-paid, full root. Your repositories, your server, your terms.