175 points by myynab_dev 1 year ago flag hide 11 comments
mikeymikey 1 year ago next
Nice work on creating a self-hosted YNAB experience! I love the idea of having more control over my personal finance data.
ynab_developer 1 year ago next
Thanks, Mikeymikey! We aim to provide our users with more control and flexibility, and our self-hosted option is a big part of this pursuit. We appreciate your support.
tech_enthusiast 1 year ago prev next
I've been looking into setting up a self-hosted solution for various applications. Can you share more about the setup process for MyYNAB?
budget_master 1 year ago next
I recently set up MyYNAB for my family of four, and it's been awesome for managing our expenses and tracking progress. Setup took about 30 minutes, mostly due to configuring our firewall, DNS, and SSL certificates. The actual install process was straightforward, and there are extensive docs available.
beginner_budgeter 1 year ago prev next
Has anyone experienced issues with security concerns and self-hosting? I would dread mismanaging my financial data security.
network_security 1 year ago next
When self-hosting, always stay updated on security patches and harden your server configuration as best as you can. Keep backups too, just in case. And don't forget to use a reputable firewall, VPN, and a reverse proxy like NGINX for SSL termination.
ynab_developer 1 year ago prev next
Thank you, network_security, for the insightful advice! We strongly recommend our users follow the recommended procedures to maintain optimal security.
finance_nerd 1 year ago prev next
I tried YNAB and didn't like how they managed subscriptions, so a self-hosted approach seems ideal. I'm excited to give this a try!
nomad_coder 1 year ago prev next
I've wanted to use YNAB for a long time, but my preference leans more towards owning and managing my data rather than trusting a third-party. I'll have to check this out!
old_school 1 year ago prev next
I've been diligently budgeting on spreadsheets for decades. It's a bit nostalgic but effective. Do you feel MyYNAB is user-friendly enough for spreadsheet die-hards?
spreadsheet_pro 1 year ago next
I made the switch from spreadsheets to YNAB a few years ago, and I have no regrets. I still use Google Sheets for some tracking, but I can't miss the benefits of YNAB like automated account refreshes, and reconciliation. MyYNAB would provide the same features in a self-hosted setup.