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Instead of depending on remote access using the find-z-wave.me server, I'd like to run my own version of the server (for example, "DIY_server_name.com"). I'm hoping someone will respond with instructions on how to do this.

I'm guessing setting up a DIY version of the server includes the following steps:
1. Create SSH private/public key pair.
2. On Z-Way server, edit /etc/init.d/zbw_connect. Update SERVER parameter to DIY_server_name.com. Replace embedded private key with private key from step 1.
3. On DIY_server_name, create user "remote". Create directory ~remote/ssh. Create file "authorized_keys" with public key from step 1 with option command=[app that takes the remote ID and then connects the incoming connection to the Z-Way server remote SSH connection]
4. On Z-Way mobile app, change Hub remote connection setting to DIY_server_name.com

I'm happy to write user-friendly documentation if someone will share the details on the z-wave.me server SSH configuration.

Thanks.

ZBW relies on heavy OpenSSH patches we use on our server's side. Not sure you can just replace the server URL. Additionally the find.z-wave.me feature is more in the web UI allowing you to log in from any place in the world. In your case just use a VPN service.

Thanks for the excellent suggestion. I just set up an OpenVPN client on my Android phone and an OpenVPN server on the RaZberry - remote access works perfectly.