14+ Raspberry Pi Server Projects

How to set up a Raspberry Pi Terraria Server

In this project we will be walking you through all the steps to set up your very own Raspberry Pi Terraria server, allowing you to set up a low cost and energy efficient Terraria server. This project is made possible thanks to two open source initiatives, the first of those being the tShock Terraria server. […]

How to setup Raspberry Pi Lighttpd

Beginner, Servers

In this project, we will be exploring how to set up a Lighttpd Web Server on your Raspberry Pi. Lighttpd like NGINX is a fast and memory efficient alternative to Apache that is designed to have a relatively low memory footprint and a small CPU load, both of which are perfect qualities for the Raspberry […]

Raspberry Pi SSL Certificates using Let’s Encrypt

Servers

This Raspberry Pi SSL certificate project will walk you through the steps to installing and setting up the Let’s Encrypt Certbot client on the Pi. This Certbot client allows the user to grab an SSL certificate from Let’s Encrypt by either utilizing your web server or by running its own temporary server. Let’s Encrypt is […]

Setting up your own Raspberry Pi eBook Server

Beginner, Media, Servers

In this project, we will be showing you how to set up your very own Raspberry Pi eBook server by utilizing the COPS (Calibre OPDS (and HTML) PHP Server) PHP software. This software acts as a web interface on your Raspberry Pi where you can access all your eBooks either through its web interface or […]

Raspberry Pi IRC Server: Setup your own Chat Network

Beginner, Servers

In this project, we will be showing you how to set up a Raspberry Pi IRC Server. An IRC server is perfect for the Raspberry Pi as compared to most other servers, as it is not hugely performance draining on the Raspberry Pi’s limited resources. IRC for those who don’t know stands for Internet Relay […]

How to Setup a Raspberry Pi Caddy Web Server

Beginner, Servers

In this project, we will be showing you how to set up a Raspberry Pi Caddy web server. While Caddy is not nearly as performance friendly as NGINX on the Raspberry Pi, it is packed with user-friendly features and is designed to utilize modern web technologies right out of the box. Caddy utilizes modern web […]

Build your own Raspberry Pi NGINX Web Server

Beginner, Servers

In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to set up the NGINX Web Server on your Raspberry Pi. It is a better alternative to Apache for the Raspberry Pi due to a few different reasons. Some of the reasons NGINX is better on the Raspberry Pi is that it has a much lower […]

Raspberry Pi Minecraft PE Server (Pocket Edition)

Beginner, Servers

In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to set up your very own Raspberry Pi Minecraft PE server. This project is a cheap way of providing you with an always-on, Pocket Edition capable server. This setup stops you from having to leave your phone or computer online if you want others to be […]

How to Setup a Raspberry Pi Nextcloud Server

Beginner, Servers

For this project, we will be showing you how to setup and configure a Raspberry Pi NextCloud Server, this can act as your own personal “cloud” storage system. As time goes on the protection of your own privacy with 3rd party companies becomes harder and harder. This is where software like Nextcloud comes in hand, […]

Raspberry Pi Email Server using Citadel

Intermediate, Servers

This Raspberry Pi email server tutorial will take you through the steps on how to set up your very own email server that is both low cost and relatively versatile. One of the many reasons to set up a personal server on the Pi is its low cost. The initial cost is low, and the […]

Raspberry Pi VPN Server: Build Your Own Virtual Private Network

Beginner, Network, Servers

In this tutorial, I will be going through the steps on how to set up a Raspberry Pi VPN server using the OpenVPN software. I will also go into setting up various things you must do to ensure that your connection is as secure as possible by setting up encryption keys. This project can be […]

Raspberry Pi GITLab Server: Version Control on your Pi

Beginner, Servers

In this Raspberry Pi Gitlab tutorial, I will be going through the steps to set up a piece of software called GITLab. This software is basically a more fully featured version of our GIT tutorial, but is also a lot more demanding on the Raspberry Pi. If you have ever used a GIT hosting service […]

Raspberry Pi Print Server: Setup a Network Printer

Intermediate, Servers

In this tutorial, I will be going through the steps on how to set up a Raspberry Pi Print Server. The process of getting the software installed is pretty simple, but configuring it and getting a Windows network to find the print server is a bit more of an involved process. Setting up a print […]

Raspberry Pi Git Server: Build your own Private Git Repository

Beginner, Servers

In this tutorial, we make a simple yet cool Raspberry Pi Git server that is perfect for hosting your next code project. If you’re a programmer, then you probably have heard of Git before. For those who haven’t heard of it, Git is a hugely popular version control software for the development of software. There […]

Why these Server Projects

There is a ton of Raspberry Pi server projects that you’re able to do. These servers are typically better suited for home or development use, where you don’t expect to be getting a ton of traffic.

Setting up a server on the Pi is a great way to learn more about LAMP stack, PHP, MYSQL, and other server technologies.

You can also set up some small private servers for games such as Minecraft. A massive limitation with getting gaming servers going on the Pi is usually the lack of compatible code and not enough resources to guarantee excellent performance.

These are just a few types of servers that you’re able to get running on the Pi. There is so much more that we will be slowly covering in the future. If you want to be kept up to date, then be sure to follow us on social or sign up to the mailing list.

If you’re after a broader range of projects, then be sure to check out the main page. It contains all sorts of Pi projects such as sensors, circuitry, networking, cameras, and so much more. There is just so much that you’re able to do with this simple microcomputer.

One thing a lot of people have trouble with the Pi is the Linux based operating systems. If you fall into this category, then it might be worth checking out some of the getting started guides. They will help you learn a lot about the basics.

I hope that you enjoy these server projects and that you don’t run into any issues. If you do find yourself having an issue, then be sure to leave a comment on the relevant tutorial.