I'm considering self-hosting a git server such as such as github.com/charmbracelet/soft-serve for it, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea.

I'm wondering what the security risks are of self-hosting a Git server for this, and if it's more risky to use something like a private GitHub repo instead.

If I do decide to self-host, I'm planning to use an old laptop and only whitelist my IP addresses.

Thanks in advance for any insights!

Update: main goals are syncing the journal between devices, and privacy. Unsure on trusting github for privacy.