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Home Assistant on a VPS: container vs HAOS, port 8123, add-ons, remote access via reverse proxy, GDPR, don’t expose 8123 raw.

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Quick answer: Home Assistant on a VPS = container image, proxy on 443, don’t publish 8123. Zigbee sticks stay on the LAN; the VPS is for automations and remote UI.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Can Home Assistant run on a VPS?
Yes as a container. USB Zigbee sticks need bare metal/Proxmox passthrough – not a remote VPS.
HAOS or Docker?
At home with a stick: HAOS. In a datacenter: container + MQTT/Zigbee in the LAN via VPN.
Which port?
UI 8123. Never expose 8123 raw. Use a TLS proxy and strong auth.
Remote access?
WireGuard into the LAN or a TLS proxy. Nabu Casa is convenient; self-host keeps data in DE.
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