Installing the NTFY Push Notification Server on the Raspberry Pi
NTFY is a self-hosted push notification server that enables users to send notifications to their phones or through its web app. This tutorial guides users through the process of setting up NTFY on a Raspberry Pi, providing both ARM7 and ARM64 builds for compatibility. The self-hosted nature ensures independence from external services, and users can employ port forwarding or services like Tailscale for external access.
The installation process involves updating the Raspberry Pi, installing the curl package, and adding the NTFY package repository. Depending on the system architecture (64-bit or 32-bit), users follow specific commands to add the repository. After updating package lists, NTFY is installed with a straightforward command. Configuration steps include backing up the original NTFY config, creating a new configuration file, and specifying parameters like base URL, listening port, cache file location, and attachment storage directory.
Upon configuration, users start the NTFY server and enable it to ensure automatic startup. Testing push notifications involves sending a message to a specific topic using curl commands. The tutorial further explores enhancing NTFY functionality by adding HTTPS support through a reverse proxy, particularly using Caddy. Instructions for installing Caddy, creating a Caddyfile, and modifying NTFY for proxy use are provided. Finally, the tutorial covers restarting NTFY and Caddy, allowing users to test the new changes and send push notifications over HTTPS.
Read a more detailed tutorial here: Installing the NTFY Push Notification Server on the Raspberry Pi
