Turn your hardware into a private cloud in minutes. Works on Raspberry Pi, old laptops, and any Linux machine — no port forwarding, no Docker, no CGNAT issues.
ARM64 & x86_64
At least 2 GB RAM
Raspberry Pi, Mini PC, or Laptop
Linux (Ubuntu recommended)
Ensure your device — Raspberry Pi 3/4/5, mini PC, or old laptop — has Ubuntu or Debian Linux installed and is connected to the internet. Gavety supports both ARM64 (Raspberry Pi) and x86_64 architectures. You don't need a static IP or open ports — see how global access works behind any network.
From any browser, go to gavety.com/auth and create a new account. Your account manages your private cloud devices — all encrypted, all yours. Your files never touch our servers; learn more about our zero-knowledge data protection.
After logging in, click Add New Device. Complete the one-time setup payment and minimal yearly infrastructure fee to receive your unique installation command. Pricing is flat-rate regardless of how much storage you use — see the storage pricing comparison to understand why this matters.
Right click on the downloaded .deb file -> open with app center -> Install:
Once the files shows up means install was successfully completed:
Remote access is an optional feature that lets you access your Gavety device from anywhere. First, subscribe to and activate Remote Access for your device.
Once Remote Access is activated, sign in through Gavety from any phone, tablet, or PC to access your device remotely.
Need to access your Gavety device outside your local network? Follow our dedicated Remote Access Guide to subscribe, activate remote access, and manage sub-users.
If the installation command fails or your device shows as offline, our team is here. Reach out via the contact page and select Technical Support. You can also read common setup issues in our blog post on what breaks during self-hosted setups — many of the fixes apply here too.