Calibre Web
Clean web-based interface for browsing and reading ebooks from a Calibre library
Deploy Calibre Web in 3 Steps
Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
Select Calibre Web
Choose from our template library
Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
After Deployment
After deploying Calibre Web with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
Visit the application URL
Log in with admin / admin123 and change the password
Point Calibre Web to the /books folder (the calibre_books volume)
Upload books or copy an existing metadata.db into /books
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Calibre Web FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Calibre Web
How do I deploy Calibre Web with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Calibre Web 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 Calibre Web?
Calibre Web 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 Calibre Web data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Calibre Web backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Calibre Web to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Calibre Web image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Calibre Web free to self-host?
Calibre Web 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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