Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up a private, self-hosted AI chat interface on your Hostinger VPS using Tailscale, Ollama, and Open WebUI. This is Part 2 of the Tailscale series. Once it is set up, you will have a ChatGPT-style chat interface running 24/7 on your own server, accessible from any device on your Tailscale network, completely private, secure, and free (beyond your existing VPS subscription).
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🧠 What You Will Learn
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Open WebUI... deploy it as a Docker container on your Hostinger VPS
Ollama... install it as the AI engine powering your chat interface
Docker networks: confirm both containers are on the same network
Claude Code: use it to deploy Docker containers on your VPS via SS
YAML config: set ports correctly and keep services internal only
Tailscale MagicDNS: connect to Open WebUI from any device on your network
Model management: pull new Ollama models and switch between them in Open WebUI
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🔗 Links
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🌐 Hostinger VPS (Affiliate Link):
https://www.hostg.xyz/SHIDN
Tailscale:
tailscale.com
Open WebUI
openwebui.com
Ollama:
ollama.com
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⏱️ Timestamps:
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00:00 Intro: About The Tutorial
01:11 Tools Used
02:05 Tools Overview
02:54 VPS: Docker Catalog
04:10 Claude Code SSH
05:20 VPS Skills
06:57 Confirm Ollama & Open WebUI
07:43 Docker Network
09:45 Open WebUI Docker Compose
11:26 Check Tailscale Network
12:22 Tailscale: Magic DNS
12:59 Connect to Open WebUI
14:31 Connect to Open WebUI in Browser
15:08 Open WebUI Overview
16:41 Download Ollama Models
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#openwebui #ollama #tailscale #hostingervps #selfhosted #localai #docker #vps #aitools #privategpt #claudecode #selfhostedai #llm #linux #homeserver
In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up a private, self-hosted AI chat interface on your Hostinger VPS using Tailscale, Ollama, and Open WebUI. This is Part 2 of the Tailscale series. Once it is set up, you will have a ChatGPT-style chat interface running 24/7 on your own server, accessible from any device on your Tailscale network, completely private, secure, and free (beyond your existing VPS subscription).
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🧠 What You Will Learn
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Open WebUI... deploy it as a Docker container on your Hostinger VPS
Ollama... install it as the AI engine powering your chat interface
Docker networks: confirm both containers are on the same network
Claude Code: use it to deploy Docker containers on your VPS via SS
YAML config: set ports correctly and keep services internal only
Tailscale MagicDNS: connect to Open WebUI from any device on your network
Model management: pull new Ollama models and switch between them in Open WebUI
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🔗 Links
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🌐 Hostinger VPS (Affiliate Link):
https://www.hostg.xyz/SHIDN
Tailscale:
tailscale.com
Open WebUI
openwebui.com
Ollama:
ollama.com
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⏱️ Timestamps:
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00:00 Intro: About The Tutorial
01:11 Tools Used
02:05 Tools Overview
02:54 VPS: Docker Catalog
04:10 Claude Code SSH
05:20 VPS Skills
06:57 Confirm Ollama & Open WebUI
07:43 Docker Network
09:45 Open WebUI Docker Compose
11:26 Check Tailscale Network
12:22 Tailscale: Magic DNS
12:59 Connect to Open WebUI
14:31 Connect to Open WebUI in Browser
15:08 Open WebUI Overview
16:41 Download Ollama Models
——————⭐ Resources ⭐———————
➜ Gear I Use: mikemurphy.co/resources
➜ Terrapin Textures: terrapintextures.com
➜ Amazon Influencer Store: amazon.com/shop/mikemurphyco
➜ Get Adobe Creative Cloud: mikemurphy.co/adobe
➜ 1Password: 1password.partnerlinks.io/mikemurphy
➜ BeeHiiv Newsletters: https://www.beehiiv.com?via=MikeMurphy1
➜ ElevenLabs: try.elevenlabs.io/kuhb3vjoi7gw
➜ WisprFlow: ref.wisprflow.ai/mike-murphy
——————⭐ Follow Me ⭐———————
➜ Website: mikemurphy.co
➜ YouTube: mikemurphy.co/youtube
➜ X: http://x.com/mikeunplugged
➜ Instagram: instagram.com/mikeunplugged
➜ Podcast: mikemurphy.co/mmu
———————
⚖️ Amazon Associates Disclosure
Mike Murphy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com
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#openwebui #ollama #tailscale #hostingervps #selfhosted #localai #docker #vps #aitools #privategpt #claudecode #selfhostedai #llm #linux #homeserver
