Cloudcycle is a small, owner‑operated company building home clouds that live in your house — not in someone else’s data center. We refurbish reliable Mac minis and install, harden, and configure the Cloudcycle server software (built on open source). The result is a fast, private, subscription‑free server that runs on your local network. See technical details.

Why we exist

Big cloud is convenient, but the trade‑offs keep growing: constant price changes, data mining, AI scraping, and the risk of account shutdowns. Your photos, videos, notes, and legal documents deserve a safer home. With Cloudcycle, your data stays on a machine you physically own, accessible only on your LAN unless you explicitly choose otherwise.

What we deliver

  • Refurbished Mac mini (or your own) with fresh storage and a clean bill of health
  • Cloudcycle server software (built on open source), hardened with sensible defaults for families (technical details)
  • Local‑only configuration by default (net‑gapped)
  • User accounts, groups, contacts, calendars, and photo backup ready to go
  • Simple onboarding, admin guide, and friendly support from a two‑person team

Our values

  • Ownership over rent: No subscriptions, no lock‑in
  • Privacy by design: Local‑first, open source stack
  • Repair, don’t waste: Quality refurbished hardware
  • Service with empathy: We’re builders, not a faceless corporation

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