Anubis

Infrastructure256MB+ RAM

Proof-of-work bot challenge reverse proxy that weighs the souls of incoming web requests

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Deploy Anubis in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Anubis

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

After Deployment

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

Decide which service should sit behind Anubis (the `TARGET`). It must be reachable from the Anubis container by DNS name

Edit the compose to attach Anubis to your app's Docker network, e.g. `networks: [my-app-net]`, with `my-app-net` declared as `external: true`

Set `TARGET` to the upstream's internal URL (e.g. `http://my-app:8080`) and redeploy

Point your edge reverse proxy (Traefik / Caddy / nginx) at http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:{{PORT}} instead of directly at the app

Visit your public hostname - you should see the Anubis challenge page briefly, then be forwarded to the upstream. Tune `DIFFICULTY` based on user experience

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Anubis FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Anubis

How do I deploy Anubis with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Anubis 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 Anubis?

Anubis 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 Anubis data?

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

How do I update Anubis to the latest version?

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

Is Anubis free to self-host?

Anubis 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.