AdGuard Home

Application256MB+ RAM

Network-wide ads & trackers blocking DNS server. Initial setup required on first launch.

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Deploy AdGuard Home in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select AdGuard Home

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

CLI Deployment

Deploy AdGuard Home Yourself

Want full control? Here's how to deploy AdGuard Home yourself using Docker Compose.

Log into Your Server

Access your server's command line by opening a terminal and running the SSH command below.

terminal

# SSH into your server
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Using a custom SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa root@your-server-ip

First time? Need Docker? Install it: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Prepare the Install Location

Set up the folder structure for your Docker deployment.

terminal

# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/adguardhome
cd ~/apps/adguardhome

Create docker-compose.yml

Set up your Docker Compose file with this configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  adguardhome:
    image: adguard/adguardhome:latest
    container_name: adguardhome
    ports:
      - "5353:53/tcp"
      - "5353:53/udp"
      - "3300:3000/tcp"
    volumes:
      - adguardhome_work:/opt/adguardhome/work
      - adguardhome_conf:/opt/adguardhome/conf
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  adguardhome_work:
  adguardhome_conf:

Required Settings

PORTWeb interface port (setup wizard & admin panel)(default: 3300)

DNS_PORTDNS port (both TCP & UDP)(default: 5353)

Run the Deployment

Start all services defined in your compose file.

terminal

# Start the containers in detached mode
docker compose up -d

# Check if containers are running
docker compose ps

# View logs
docker compose logs -f

Configure Network Access

Open the port so you can access the application externally.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 3300/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3300

Skip the Terminal

Want one-click deploys? Try Server Compass.

Skip the terminal and deploy AdGuard Home with a visual interface. Configure everything with clicks, not commands.

Visual configuration UI
One-click deployment
Automatic SSL setup
Zero-downtime updates
Built-in monitoring
One-click rollbacks

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After Deployment

After deploying AdGuard Home with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Open http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:{{PORT}} to access the setup wizard

Create admin account with a strong password

Configure the web interface port (default: 80) and DNS port (default: 53)

Configure upstream DNS servers (e.g., 8.8.8.8, 1.1.1.1)

Add blocklists for ads/trackers

Point your router or devices to use YOUR_SERVER_IP:{{DNS_PORT}} as DNS

Note: After initial setup, the admin panel will be available at the port you configured (default: same as setup port).

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

AdGuard Home FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting AdGuard Home

How do I deploy AdGuard Home with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select AdGuard Home from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for AdGuard Home?

AdGuard Home requires a minimum of 256MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing AdGuard Home data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard AdGuard Home backup and restore procedures.

How do I update AdGuard Home to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest AdGuard Home image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is AdGuard Home free to self-host?

AdGuard Home is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.