# HomeGate

> HomeGate is a Proxy-as-a-Service for self-hosters. It lets you expose home services (Jellyfin, Immich, Plex, Nextcloud, and more) to the internet — even behind CGNAT — with automatic SSL, hidden IP addresses, and custom domain support. No port forwarding needed, no config files to manage.

## Key Features

- Bypasses CGNAT and NAT restrictions without port forwarding
- Hides your home IP address from DNS lookups and HTTP headers
- Automatic SSL certificates (usually provisioned in under a minute)
- Custom domain support via simple DNS configuration
- IP allowlisting and header-based authentication for access control
- No upload or payload size limits
- No video streaming restrictions (unlike some alternatives)
- Dashboard and API for managing services programmatically
- DDoS protection included on all plans
- EU-hosted infrastructure for data residency compliance

## Pricing

All prices in EUR, billed monthly. Cancel anytime.

- **Basic** — €4.99/month: Shared IPv4+IPv6, 1 custom domain, shared bandwidth, auto SSL, DDoS protection. Best for hobby self-hosters with one or two services.
- **Dedicated** — €7.99/month: Dedicated IPv4+IPv6, unlimited custom domains, 1 Gbps port with 5 TB bandwidth included. Best for power users running multiple services.
- **Custom** — €12.99+/month: Choose your server specs (CPU, RAM), up to 70 TB bandwidth, priority support. Best for heavy workloads or special requirements.

## How It Works

1. Create an account at https://homegate.sh/register
2. Subscribe to a plan
3. Follow the setup guide in the dashboard to connect your home server
4. Add your services — each one gets a subdomain with automatic SSL
5. Optionally configure a custom domain by pointing it to your HomeGate subdomain

## Supported Services

Any HTTP-based service works. Popular examples include Jellyfin, Immich, Plex, Nextcloud, Vaultwarden, Home Assistant, Gitea, and Grafana.

## Comparison with Alternatives

| Feature | HomeGate | Cloudflare Tunnels | DIY (VPS + Nginx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streaming allowed | Yes, no restrictions | ToS gray area for video | Yes |
| Upload limit | None | 100 MB | None |
| Custom domain required | No (free subdomain included) | Yes | Yes |
| Setup time | ~5 minutes | ~15 minutes | 1-2 hours |
| EU data residency | Yes | No guarantee | Depends |
| Maintenance | Zero | Low | You manage everything |

## Support

All support is handled through the HomeGate dashboard after logging in.

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://homegate.sh): Overview, features, pricing, FAQ
- [Pricing](https://homegate.sh/pricing): Plans, comparison with alternatives
- [Documentation](https://homegate.sh/docs): Getting started, custom domains, access protection
- [Blog](https://homegate.sh/blog): Announcements and guides
- [About](https://homegate.sh/about): How HomeGate works, company info
- [Privacy Policy](https://homegate.sh/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://homegate.sh/terms)