Browserless

Development1024MB+ RAM

Headless Chrome as a service for scraping and automation

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Deploy Browserless in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Browserless

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

CLI Deployment

Deploy Browserless Yourself

Want full control? Here's how to deploy Browserless 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/browserless
cd ~/apps/browserless

Create docker-compose.yml

Set up your Docker Compose file with this configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  browserless:
    image: browserless/chrome:latest
    ports:
      - "3000:3000"
    environment:
      - TOKEN=<your-token>
      - MAX_CONCURRENT_SESSIONS=10
    restart: unless-stopped

Required Settings

PORTHost port(default: 3000)

TOKENAPI token

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 3000/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3000

Skip the Terminal

Want one-click deploys? Try Server Compass.

Skip the terminal and deploy Browserless 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 Browserless with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Test with Puppeteer or Playwright

Configure concurrency limits

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Browserless FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Browserless

How do I deploy Browserless with Server Compass?

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

Browserless requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Browserless data?

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

How do I update Browserless to the latest version?

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

Is Browserless free to self-host?

Browserless 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.