I have a few domains and some space available on a we server that I have had for ages but never really used. Its mainly meant for website hosting and it works pretty well for WordPress and similar services.
Could I host any self posted programs on such a server and what should I search for when researching options?
I can set up a database and upload files to the ftp server but i dont believe that i have a C panel or can run ssh.
Yeah, unfortunately a lot of developers make their releases exclusively for server admins rather than tenants. I’m sure it’s a lot easier for them, plus times have just run away from shared hosting but I sort of wish for the ease of a 5-minute, browser based install like Wordpress’.
Edited to add: Depending on your host and whether Nextcloud will run on it, there’s a chance to offer your family simple file sharing? Otherwise basic bookmarking sites like Shaarli will run on shared php hosting as well.
It’s not exactly industrial grade social media but micro services can be fun as well. Otherwise you can customize Wordpress quite a lot beyond just blogging.