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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Beszel
Infrastructure256MB+ RAM
Lightweight server monitoring hub with historical CPU, memory, disk and network metrics, plus Docker container stats
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Deploy Beszel in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Beszel
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy Beszel on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Beszel template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted server monitoring hub on your VPS, then verify the web UI.
About 10 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for Beszel
Use the template picker search to find Beszel in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Beszel template
Choose the Beszel template. Server Compass fills the monitoring hub service, persistent data/socket volumes, APP_URL setting, and public web port.
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Step 5Review the Beszel settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named beszel-demo and used host port 4081.
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Step 6Deploy Beszel
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Beszel web port is available, and click Deploy.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Beszel image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Beszel is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Beszel app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Beszel in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Beszel registration or login screen confirms the monitoring hub web UI is reachable.
After Beszel Opens
- Place Beszel behind HTTPS before adding monitored systems.
- Create the first admin account immediately after deployment.
- Set APP_URL to the public URL users and agents will use to reach the hub.
- Protect agent tokens and per-system keys issued by the hub.
- Back up the Beszel data volume before upgrades or migrations.
- Add one disposable system first to validate metrics and alerting.
- Keep the Beszel image updated for dependency and security fixes.
Verified Result
The Beszel web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Beszel deployment questions
What does the Beszel template deploy?
It deploys the Beszel monitoring hub web UI with persistent data and socket volumes.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4081, which maps to the Beszel web UI on container port 8090.
Does Beszel need setup after deployment?
Yes. Create the first admin account, set the hub URL, then add monitored systems and install agents.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Beszel template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Beszel with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Open the hub URL and create the first admin user
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Click 'Add System' to register a host and copy its install command
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Run the install command on each monitored server (deploys the henrygd/beszel-agent container)
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Wait for the agent to connect and start streaming metrics to the hub
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Beszel FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Beszel
How do I deploy Beszel with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Beszel 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 Beszel?
Beszel 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 Beszel data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Beszel backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Beszel to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Beszel image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Beszel free to self-host?
Beszel 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.
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