Start with self-hosted

Self-hosting runs the whole relay on your own hardware: one container, SQLite inside, no external dependencies beyond Firebase (each deployment pairs with its own Firebase project).

Deploy the server

docker compose up and the first device, in one page.

Set up the app

Install the Android app and pair it with your server.

Send your first notification

One curl, one received notification.

Screens

What the app looks like in use.

Deployment

Covers self-hosting the Prelay server. The Android app is covered in the README quickstart

Start with self-hosted

Deploy the server

Set up the app

Send your first notification

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