Git Server VPS — Gitea / GitLab CE — Private Repos

Git Server VPS — Self-Host Your Own
Git & CI/CD Platform

Host private Git repositories on your own Cloud VPS with Gitea, GitLab CE, or Gogs. Complete code ownership, built-in CI/CD, issue tracking, and unlimited private repos — no GitHub or GitLab subscription required.

Private Git Repos Full Code Ownership Unlimited Repos Built-in CI/CD From $5/mo
Unlimited
Private Repos
Gitea
Lightweight Option
CI/CD
Built-In
$5
Starting /mo
AMD Ryzen CPU
DDR5 RAM
NVMe SSD
10 Gbps Port
DDoS Protected
Full Root Access
35+ Locations
Instant Deploy
Why VPS?

Why Self-Host Your Git Server?

GitHub Teams costs $4/user/mo, GitLab starts at $29/mo, and Bitbucket charges per user. A self-hosted Git server on a VPS gives you unlimited private repositories, unlimited users, and complete code ownership for a flat $5/mo.

Unlimited Private Repos — Flat Cost

GitHub Pro charges $4/mo, GitHub Teams $4/user/mo. Gitea on a $5/mo VPS gives you unlimited private repositories for unlimited users at a single flat cost — no per-user or per-repo fees.

Complete Code Ownership

Your code never leaves your infrastructure. Critical for organizations with compliance requirements, proprietary code, or client confidentiality obligations that prevent hosting on third-party platforms.

Built-in CI/CD Pipelines

Gitea Actions (GitHub Actions-compatible) and GitLab CI/CD provide built-in pipeline automation. Run CI/CD on your own hardware — no per-minute billing for build minutes like GitHub Actions paid tiers.

Self-Managed User Accounts

Create and manage user accounts, organizations, teams, and access permissions. LDAP/Active Directory integration for enterprise SSO. Full admin control over user management and access policies.

Recommended Stack

Recommended Tech Stack

The optimal software stack pre-configured for this use case on a Host4Fun Cloud VPS.

Gitea (recommended)
Lightweight, <100 MB RAM
GitLab CE (full-featured)
Complete DevOps platform
Gogs
Minimal Git service
PostgreSQL or SQLite
Repo metadata storage
Nginx
Reverse proxy + SSL
Let's Encrypt
Free SSL certificates
SMTP
Email notifications
Docker (optional)
Container-based install
Quick Deploy

Deploy in Minutes

Get up and running on a fresh Host4Fun Cloud VPS with these commands.

root@vps — quick deploy
# Install Gitea via Docker (easiest method)
[root@vps ~]# curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
[OK] Docker installed

# Run Gitea as a Docker container
[root@vps ~]# docker run -d --name gitea -p 3000:3000 -p 2222:22 -v /srv/gitea:/data gitea/gitea:latest
[OK] Gitea running at http://YOUR_IP:3000

# Configure Nginx to proxy https://git.yourdomain.com → :3000
[root@vps ~]# apt install nginx certbot python3-certbot-nginx -y
[root@vps ~]# certbot --nginx -d git.yourdomain.com
[OK] SSL configured — Gitea at https://git.yourdomain.com

# Complete setup wizard at https://git.yourdomain.com
[OK] Create admin account → start creating repos!
[root@vps ~]#
Why Host4Fun

Why Host4Fun Cloud VPS?

Everything that makes Host4Fun Cloud VPS the ideal infrastructure for your use case.

Gitea — Full Git Features in <150 MB

Gitea provides repository management, issue tracking, pull requests, code review, wiki, releases, and Gitea Actions CI/CD — using under 150 MB RAM. Run a complete GitHub-like platform on the Starter plan.

Gitea Actions — GitHub-Compatible CI

Gitea Actions uses the same YAML syntax as GitHub Actions. Migrate GitHub Actions workflows to your self-hosted Gitea instance without rewriting pipelines. Run CI builds on your own VPS hardware.

SSH Git Access

Push and pull repositories via SSH on port 22 (or custom port). SSH keys managed directly in Gitea user settings. Familiar git push/pull workflow identical to GitHub and GitLab.

Repository Mirroring

Mirror repositories from GitHub, GitLab, or any Git remote automatically. Keep a local backup of critical open-source dependencies or client code that must not be lost if third-party platforms go down.

Organizations & Teams

Create organizations and teams with fine-grained repository access permissions. Manage developers, contractors, and client access separately — LDAP integration available for enterprise SSO.

NVMe for Fast Repository Ops

Git operations (clone, fetch, push) are I/O intensive — reading and writing pack files from disk. NVMe SSD makes large repository operations significantly faster than SATA storage.

Comparison

VPS vs Alternatives

How a self-managed Host4Fun Cloud VPS compares to shared hosting and managed cloud services.

FeatureHost4Fun Cloud VPSGitHubGitLab.comBitbucket Cloud
Private ReposUnlimitedFree limited / $4+/userFree limited / $29+/moFree limited / $3+/user
CI/CD MinutesUnlimited on own hardware2,000 free/mo then paid400 free/mo then paid50 min free/mo
Data Ownership Full
Monthly Cost$5/mo flat$0–$4+/user/mo$0–$29+/mo$0–$3+/user/mo
Custom Domain enterprise
Use Cases

Who Uses This VPS?

Real use cases from developers, agencies, and businesses running on Host4Fun Cloud VPS.

Private Code Hosting

Host proprietary code, client projects, and internal tools on your own infrastructure. No third-party platform ever has access to your source code — critical for NDAs, IP protection, and compliance requirements.

Agency & Freelancer Code Management

Agencies managing code for multiple clients keep each client's repositories isolated on a self-hosted Gitea instance. One VPS for unlimited client repos at a flat $5/mo.

Self-Hosted CI/CD

Run Gitea Actions or GitLab CI/CD pipelines on your own VPS hardware. No per-minute billing for CI builds — run as many pipeline jobs as your VPS resources allow.

GitHub Mirror / Backup

Mirror critical public repositories to your own VPS for offline access and dependency security. If GitHub goes down or a package is removed, your mirror keeps builds running.

Team Git Platform

Give your development team a self-hosted Git platform with issue tracking, pull requests, and code review. Gitea provides a GitHub-like experience without per-seat pricing.

Learning Git Administration

Learning Git server administration (SSH keys, hooks, permissions, CI/CD configuration) requires a real Git server. A $5/mo VPS with Gitea is the ideal hands-on learning environment.

Pricing

Choose Your VPS Plan

All plans include AMD Ryzen CPU, DDR5 RAM, NVMe SSD, 10 Gbps, DDoS protection, and dedicated IPv4.

Starter
 
$5/mo
 
  • 1 vCPU AMD Ryzen
  • 1 GB DDR5 RAM
  • 15 GB NVMe SSD
  • 1 TB Bandwidth
  • 10 Gbps Port
  • Full Root Access
  • DDoS Protection
Get Started
Basic
 
$7/mo
 
  • 2 vCPU AMD Ryzen
  • 2 GB DDR5 RAM
  • 30 GB NVMe SSD
  • 4 TB Bandwidth
  • 10 Gbps Port
  • Full Root Access
  • DDoS Protection
Get Started
Most Popular
Professional
Gitea optimal — only 150 MB RAM needed
$14/mo
 
  • 4 vCPU AMD Ryzen
  • 4 GB DDR5 RAM
  • 60 GB NVMe SSD
  • 8 TB Bandwidth
  • 10 Gbps Port
  • Full Root Access
  • DDoS Protection
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Business
 
$28/mo
 
  • 6 vCPU AMD Ryzen
  • 8 GB DDR5 RAM
  • 120 GB NVMe SSD
  • 16 TB Bandwidth
  • 10 Gbps Port
  • Full Root Access
  • DDoS Protection
Get Started

Annual billing charged as one payment. Prices exclude taxes.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Gitea is recommended for most self-hosted Git use cases — it uses under 150 MB RAM, installs in minutes, and provides all essential Git platform features. GitLab CE is more feature-complete (Container Registry, integrated K8s, full DevOps) but requires 2+ GB RAM and more complex setup.
Gitea uses under 150 MB RAM for a small team. The Starter plan ($5/mo, 1 GB RAM) comfortably runs Gitea with PostgreSQL. GitLab CE requires at least 2 GB RAM — use the Basic ($7/mo) or Professional ($14/mo) plan.
Yes. Gitea includes a GitHub migration tool that imports repositories, issues, pull requests, releases, and milestones. Configure your local git remotes to point to your Gitea instance after migration.
Configure Gitea to listen on port 2222 (to avoid conflict with system SSH on port 22) or configure SSH passthrough. Add your SSH public key in Gitea user settings. Use `git clone ssh://[email protected]:2222/user/repo.git` for SSH clones.
Gitea Actions supports the same YAML syntax as GitHub Actions. Most GitHub Actions workflows can be migrated to Gitea Actions with minimal changes. Run actions using Gitea's built-in runner on your VPS.
Yes. Gitea on a $5/mo VPS handles teams of 2-50 developers comfortably. For larger teams or organizations needing advanced compliance, audit logging, and enterprise SSO, GitLab CE on a larger VPS plan is more appropriate.
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