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title: Replace Google Photos: Self‑Host Immich in 2026
description: A step-by-step tutorial on setting up Immich with Docker, Cloudflare, and Tailscale. Secure your photos without the recurring cloud costs.
date: 2026-03-25T19:11:34.772Z
author: Nishchay Kaushik
tags: cloudflare, docker, opensource, privacy, google, self-hosted, homelab, open-source, google-photos, selfhosted, tailscale, selfhosting, immich, self-hosting
---

# Replace Google Photos: Self‑Host Immich in 2026