Changedetection.io

Infrastructure256MB+ RAM

Website change detection and monitoring with notifications

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Deploy Changedetection.io in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Changedetection.io

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Manual Setup Guide

Set Up Changedetection.io from Terminal

Get your hands dirty: manual Changedetection.io deployment guide for developers.

Establish SSH Connection

Connect to your remote server using SSH. Make sure you have your server credentials ready.

terminal

# Log into your server
ssh root@<your-server-ip>

# If using key-based auth
ssh -i ~/.ssh/my-key root@<your-server-ip>

First time? Docker not installed? Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Create Project Directory

Set up a directory to store your Docker configuration.

terminal

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

Configure Docker Compose

Add this configuration to your docker-compose.yml file:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  changedetection:
    image: dgtlmoon/changedetection.io:latest
    ports:
      - "5000:5000"
    environment:
      - TZ=UTC
      - BASE_URL=http://localhost:5000
    volumes:
      - changedetection_data:/datastore
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  changedetection_data:

Environment Variables

PORTHost port to expose(default: 5000)

Start the Services

Execute the deployment and check the container status.

terminal

# Deploy the application
docker compose up -d

# Check container health
docker compose ps

# Monitor logs
docker compose logs -f --tail=100

Allow Incoming Connections

Enable network access by updating your firewall rules.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 5000/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:5000

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After Deployment

After deploying Changedetection.io with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Open the Changedetection URL in your browser

Add websites to monitor

Configure notification channels (email, Slack, Discord, etc.)

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Changedetection.io FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Changedetection.io

How do I deploy Changedetection.io with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Changedetection.io 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 Changedetection.io?

Changedetection.io 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 Changedetection.io data?

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

How do I update Changedetection.io to the latest version?

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

Is Changedetection.io free to self-host?

Changedetection.io 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.