If I were to create a new instance of lemmy do I set up my own server in my house, or am I just creating an instance on one of the lemmy servers?
If I were to create a new instance of lemmy do I set up my own server in my house, or am I just creating an instance on one of the lemmy servers?
In most cases, you’d rent a VPS (Virtual Private Server) from one of numerous providers who have data centres all over the world.
It’s possible to host an instance at your home or whatever but residential internet connections are usually noticeably slower for people accessing them remotely.
One of the main benefits of decentralised platforms like lemmy is that everyone has the option to host their stuff on hardware they control. Even if you’re using a VPS in a data centre somewhere, you have some level of control.