First Public Alpha - 2025-11

We’re shipping the first public alpha of SelfHostSam. This build is for early adopters who want to try the core experience and help shape the next milestones. We’re onboarding a small number of customers during alpha (free, approval required).

Highlights

• SamNet: private, VPN‑based network for your devices and services
• Single sign‑on, backups, snapshots, and more core features
• NAS by Sam: team shared storage using the widely supported Samba protocol
• Minimal attack surface: no open inbound ports; your data stays inside your network

What’s New

SamNet

Your private, vpn-based network for devices and services — now with its own control, identity, and DNS stack built in.

• Super-simple enrollment: add users and devices in seconds thanks to CCC and the SamNet app.
• SamNet app: runs on all major devices. No need to install WireGuard manually — everything’s built in, including Samba.
• Core components:
  • CCC — Command and Control Center: manage users and devices in your SamNet
  • SamAuth — Authorization Center: provides single sign-on for all users and services inside your private VPN
  • SamDNS: private, protected DNS for your SamNet; supports UDP, TCP, DoH, and DoT (modern, encrypted, and secure)
  • SamHub: the central hub inside your network

Everything runs inside the EU, within your private VPN.

Services inside SamNet

NAS by Sam

• Samba filesharing - secured by encryption and SSO
• RAID 1 mirroring
• Btrfs snapshots for quick rollbacks (hourly/daily/weekly options)
• Encrypted backups to separate storage/location

Try the Alpha

Registered alpha users will receive onboarding by email. If you’re not registered, apply for a test account at /interest/.

Known Limitations (Alpha)

• Limited device support (macOS app available; others coming)
• UI/UX polish is ongoing; expect quick iterations based on feedback
• Backups and snapshots: restores handled manually via support during alpha

Roadmap — What’s Next

• Expanded OS support: Windows and Linux next; iOS and Android after
• Ingegrated restore tools for snapshots and backups
• More admin controls and quality‑of‑life improvements
• Services rolling out on top of SamNet:
  • Vault by Sam: team password/tokens vault (open‑source Vaultwarden)
  • Chat by Sam: an open‑source Slack/Teams alternative inside your private VPN
  • Calendar and Contacts: simple shared open-source team calendars and contacts

Feedback

Alpha feedback is gold. Tell us what worked, what didn’t, and what you need next via /interest/.

Thanks for testing SelfHostSam this early — you’re directly shaping where it goes.