Fifthdread.com – Welcome to Fifthdread's services

What I really want to know is

Who is Fifthdread

That’s me! I am a Cyber Security Professional by trade, but a huge tech enthusiast outside of work. Not only that, but I have way too many hobbies. I enjoy many things from self-hosting servers from building cool hobby projects using raspberry pi and arduino. I also am a big gamer, as I play a ton of different games ranging from PC, to console, to VR.
I also love 3D modeling, and 3D Printing.

I self-host a lot of stuff for me and my friends because I care about the following:

Control of your data

Well ok, technically the data is on my servers. However, I will NEVER abuse your data, and in most cases, it is completely inaccessible, even to me.

Security

All data is sent via encrypted TLS tunnels to my self-hosted servers. Your data is at significantly lower risk of compromise, since the big players are the ones being targeted.

Privacy

You may have nothing to hide, but big companies have no rights to your data. Using these services ensures that your data stays yours.

Functionality

Fifthdread Services should not only be more secure, but also retain key functionality you can find elsewhere- if not improve on it.

Cool, so tell me about

Fifthdread Services

I value secure and private self-hosted solutions which empower me to keep my data well… private and secure.
I put in the work so I could use these solutions myself, so I may as well offer them to my friends.

Self-Hosted Services

Through the power of my custom-built servers, virtualization, and NAS solution, I can replace almost any service, self hosted. This means limiting my reliance on the tech giants. I have carefully selected services which offer functionality, security, and privacy, while enabling me to self-host as much as possible.

Fifthdread’s Vision

While it’s easier to use Discord, Facebook, etc- Their services aren’t truly free. Your data, along with advertisements to you, make them money. They don’t have your best interests in mind. I want to self-host replacements for all these services- not only because it’s more secure and keeps your data safe, but because it’s fun! As a Cyber Security Professional, being able to have more control over my data is satisfying.

So, what do you actually self-host?

Safer Alternatives

Private Communication

Replace Discord, or similar team chat applications with Element. Create communities, rooms, and 1on1 conversations with your friends, with powerful endpoint encryption support. Voice chat is supported over a self-hosted Mumble (murmur) server, and Video Conferencing using Jitsi. Share your desktop and more with these powerful tools.

File Services

Replace your Dropbox / Google drive with NextCloud, and easily share and sync files with your devices. Take control of your data.

BitWarden Password Manager

With how often passwords are compromised through brute force methods or from data breaches, it’s time to consider using a Password Manager to randomize your passwords, along with enabling two-factor authorization (2FA). BitWarden offers you all of this, with convenient clients for mobile apps, browser plugins, web client, and PC software.