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Lemmy - An Open Source, Federated, Self Hosted Reddit Alternative

Awesome Open Source via YouTube

Overview

Explore the installation and setup of Lemmy, an open-source, federated, self-hosted alternative to Reddit in this comprehensive video tutorial. Learn how to install Lemmy using Docker and Docker-Compose, configure the site, and test it in your browser. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates fixing configuration issues, setting up a domain URL with a reverse proxy, and implementing custom locations for proper functionality. Gain insights into supporting open-source projects and discover how to enable SSL for your Lemmy site. Perfect for those interested in decentralized social platforms and self-hosting alternatives to popular social media sites.

Syllabus

Beginning
Introduction to Lemmy
Thank you to my Patrons at Patreon, and to my subscribers on YouTube
Supporting the Lemmy Open Source Project
Installing Lemmy with Docker and Docker-Compose
Testing our New Lemmy site in the Browser
Fixing an omission in my Configuration
Re-testing our new Lemmy Site
Setup a Domain URL with a Reverse Proxy
Necessary! Custom Locations in Reverse Proxy
Test our SSL enabled Lemmy Site

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