Run a personal Git server from home easily

GitHub, GitLab, and other hosted services are great — but what if you could manage your own code repositories, securely and privately, right from your own home? In this practical and exciting project, I’m going to teach you how to run a personal Git server from home using Linux, giving you full control over your development workflow, access permissions, backups, and privacy.
Whether you’re a solo developer, working with a small team, or just want to learn how Git works under the hood, this guide takes you through every step of setting up a Git server on a home machine or Raspberry Pi. You’ll learn to use tools like git-shell, ssh, nginx, and gitea or gitolite, depending on whether you want a barebones or web-based solution.
I’ll cover creating Git users, setting up secure SSH authentication, managing repositories, enabling web access, and automating backups. You'll also explore setting up dynamic DNS, handling firewall and port forwarding on your router, and optionally adding HTTPS for secure remote access.
This project is ideal for Linux users who want to build a self-hosted, lightweight, and private Git environment — perfect for learning, tinkering, or building your own version control infrastructure without depending on the cloud.
By the end, you'll have a reliable Git server running from your home — accessible from anywhere, customizable to your workflow, and fully under your control.