# Umbrel

> Practical guides on self-hosting, Linux, Docker, networking, privacy, and homelab setup. English + Brazilian Portuguese.

Umbrel is a practical guide for anyone who wants to run their own servers and applications. Direct tutorials, clear comparisons, and step-by-step guides.

## Primary

- [English home](https://umbrel.blog/en/): Canonical desk (EN)
- [Português home](https://umbrel.blog/pt/): Brazilian Portuguese desk
- [About (EN)](https://umbrel.blog/en/about/): Masthead and editorial stance
- [Sobre (PT)](https://umbrel.blog/pt/about/): Expediente e posicionamento
- [Contact](https://umbrel.blog/en/contact/): Editorial desk email
- [Privacy Policy](https://umbrel.blog/en/privacy/): Data practices (LGPD-ready)
- [Cookie Policy](https://umbrel.blog/en/cookies/): Cookie categories and consent
- [Terms of Use](https://umbrel.blog/en/terms/): Site terms and conditions
- [Editorial Policy](https://umbrel.blog/en/editorial/): Ads, independence, corrections
- [Disclaimer](https://umbrel.blog/en/disclaimer/): Content limitations
- [Full LLM index](https://umbrel.blog/llms-full.txt): Expanded post summaries for agents
- [Sitemap](https://umbrel.blog/sitemap.xml): Crawl map for search engines
- [RSS EN](https://umbrel.blog/en/rss.xml): English feed
- [RSS PT](https://umbrel.blog/pt/rss.xml): Portuguese feed

## Departments

- [Docker](https://umbrel.blog/en/cluster/docker/): Practical, step-by-step guides for running your containers smoothly.
- [Docker (PT)](https://umbrel.blog/pt/cluster/docker/): Tutoriais práticos e diretos para rodar seus containers sem dor de cabeça.
- [Homelab](https://umbrel.blog/en/cluster/homelab/): Hardware advice, OS selection, and simple setup guides for home servers.
- [Homelab (PT)](https://umbrel.blog/pt/cluster/homelab/): Dicas de hardware, escolha de sistemas e guias passo a passo para o seu servidor.
- [Privacy](https://umbrel.blog/en/cluster/privacy/): Take control of your data with secure, self-hosted alternatives.
- [Privacidade (PT)](https://umbrel.blog/pt/cluster/privacy/): Tenha controle dos seus dados com alternativas livres, seguras e fáceis de usar.
- [Networking](https://umbrel.blog/en/cluster/networking/): Domain configuration, reverse proxies, and secure remote access made easy.
- [Redes & Acesso (PT)](https://umbrel.blog/pt/cluster/networking/): Configuração de domínios, proxies reversos e acesso remoto seguro sem complicação.
- [Linux](https://umbrel.blog/en/cluster/linux/): Essential commands, basic security settings, and daily system tips.
- [Linux (PT)](https://umbrel.blog/pt/cluster/linux/): Dicas essenciais, segurança básica e comandos práticos para o seu servidor.
- [Ops & Backups](https://umbrel.blog/en/cluster/ops/): Keep your services alive with straightforward backup and monitoring routines.
- [Manutenção & Backups (PT)](https://umbrel.blog/pt/cluster/ops/): Rotinas simples de backup e monitoramento para nunca perder seus dados.

## Posts (English)

- [Caddy Reverse Proxy Docker: Setup, Wildcard Certs & Reloads](https://umbrel.blog/en/posts/caddy-reverse-proxy-docker-setup-wildcard-certs-reloads/): Learn the easiest Caddy reverse proxy setup for Docker with automatic HTTPS. Avoid port binding, wildcard cert, and reload traps. Includes Caddyfile exampl (PT: https://umbrel.blog/pt/posts/como-configurar-caddy-reverse-proxy-docker/)
- [Coolify vs Docker Compose: Worth It on a Single VPS?](https://umbrel.blog/en/posts/coolify-vs-docker-compose-worth-it-on-a-single-vps/): On a single VPS, Docker Compose is the honest default. Coolify earns its RAM only if you want a UI, auto HTTPS, and deploy hooks. We measured real costs. (PT: https://umbrel.blog/pt/posts/pt-coolify-vs-docker-compose-worth-it-on-a-single-vps/)
- [Docker Compose: 5 Failure Modes That Pager You at 2AM](https://umbrel.blog/en/posts/docker-compose-5-failure-modes-that-pager-you-at-2am/): Stop 2am pager alerts. Learn the five Docker Compose failure modes—volume permissions, logs, resource limits, healthchecks, env vars—and how to fix them. (PT: https://umbrel.blog/pt/posts/docker-compose-erros-comuns-como-resolver/)
- [Linux Server Security: 5 Steps + the Defaults That Undo Them](https://umbrel.blog/en/posts/linux-server-security-5-steps-the-defaults-that-undo-them/): Most homelab breaches come from default configs. These 5 steps—SSH keys, UFW, Docker, unattended upgrades, and backups—fix that. Don't skip the gotchas. (PT: https://umbrel.blog/pt/posts/como-proteger-servidor-linux-5-passos/)
- [Proxmox vs Bare-Metal Docker: The Honest Homelab Verdict](https://umbrel.blog/en/posts/proxmox-vs-bare-metal-docker-the-honest-homelab-verdict/): Bare-metal Docker is simpler, but one bad container can nuke your host. See real RAM/disk overhead and failure modes to pick the right homelab setup. (PT: https://umbrel.blog/pt/posts/proxmox-vs-docker-homelab-qual-usar/)

## Posts (Português)

- [Caddy Reverse Proxy Docker: como configurar com HTTPS automático](https://umbrel.blog/pt/posts/como-configurar-caddy-reverse-proxy-docker/): Aprenda a configurar Caddy como proxy reverso no Docker com HTTPS automático, roteamento interno, certificado wildcard e reload sem downtime.
- [Como Proteger Servidor Linux: 5 Passos Essenciais](https://umbrel.blog/pt/posts/como-proteger-servidor-linux-5-passos/): Aprenda os 5 passos essenciais para proteger seu servidor Linux homelab: SSH com chave, UFW, Docker seguro, updates e backup. Evite as armadilhas.
- [Docker Compose: 5 erros que derrubam seu servidor de madrugada (e como resolver)](https://umbrel.blog/pt/posts/docker-compose-erros-comuns-como-resolver/): Aprenda a usar Docker Compose sem dor de cabeça: permissões, logs, limites de memória, healthcheck e variáveis de ambiente explicados passo a passo.
- [Proxmox ou Docker para Homelab? O Guia Honesto e Definitivo](https://umbrel.blog/pt/posts/proxmox-vs-docker-homelab-qual-usar/): Docker no bare metal ou Proxmox? Veja a resposta honesta para homelab: comparativo de RAM, backup, isolamento e como rodar Docker em LXC no Proxmox.
- [Coolify vs Docker Compose: Vale a Pena Migrar num Único VPS?](https://umbrel.blog/pt/posts/pt-coolify-vs-docker-compose-worth-it-on-a-single-vps/): Num único VPS, o Docker Compose continua sendo o padrão honesto. O Coolify só se paga se você precisa de interface web, HTTPS automático e deploys via git. Medimos o custo real em RAM e estabilidade.

## Optional

- [robots.txt](https://umbrel.blog/robots.txt): Crawl policy
- [llm.txt](https://umbrel.blog/llm.txt): Alias of this file