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# [Replace Google Photos: Self‑Host Immich in 2026](https://nkaushik.in/writing/replace-google-photos-self-host-immich-in-2026?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A step-by-step tutorial on setting up Immich with Docker, Cloudflare, and Tailscale. Secure your photos without the recurring cloud costs.

Mar 25 · 10 min read · nkaushik.in  
Updated Apr 18  
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