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+# Self-hosted services
+
+This is my set of self-hosted services, using Docker-compose and an Nginx
+reverse proxy.
+
+## Install
+
+Simply run `docker-compose up -d`.
+
+## Post install
+
+* Change the password for `Tranmission` in `transmission/transmission.env`.