Question 1

Is the hosted site identical to self-host?

Accepted Answer

No. Features, dependencies, deployment needs, and release timing may differ. Follow the jingwei-selfhost README.

Question 2

Does self-host upload images to jwprotect.com?

Accepted Answer

No. Processing runs on the machine where you run the stack, and images are not uploaded to jwprotect.com.

Question 3

What setup do I need?

Accepted Answer

Typically Docker / Docker Compose or an equivalent runtime, plus the configuration steps in the README. This is not a no-skill, one-click install.

Question 4

Does JWProtect self-host prove legal ownership?

Accepted Answer

No. It provides visible deterrents, attribution signals, and a verification flow. Detection is not legal ownership or proof of authenticity.