Should You Host From Home?


If you are thinking about setting up a website or starting a private game server, you may be considering whether you should host from your own home or outsource. Outsourcing server hosting costs money, usually a monthly payment, and in order to avoid paying you might think that home hosting will be better. In this video, you will learn about the pros and cons of home hosting so that you can decide what will be better the option for you.


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It may just be worth the price of outsourcing server hosting.

The pros for hosting at home include privacy, control, and choices. The cons include your internet connection, power, time and effort, and risk. There are some workarounds for some of the cons listed that the video will discuss, but it will be up to you to weigh whether they’re worth it or not. Likewise, some of the pros may not be worth it because of the other extra features that will come with outsourcing. There is no clear answer to what is better, but this video should help keep you stay informed so you can make the decision that is best for you.

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