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Changedetection.io
Infrastructure256MB+ RAM
Website change detection and monitoring with notifications
monitoringchange-detectionwebnotificationsalerts
Deploy Changedetection.io in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Changedetection.io
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 Changedetection.io on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Changedetection.io template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted website change monitoring service on your VPS, then verify the web UI in a browser.
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 Changedetection.io
Use the template picker search to find Changedetection.io in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Changedetection.io template
Choose the Changedetection.io template. Server Compass fills the web service, persistent datastore volume, base URL, and public port.
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Step 5Review the Changedetection.io settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named changedetection-demo and used host port 5000.
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Step 6Deploy Changedetection.io
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Changedetection.io 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 Changedetection.io image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Changedetection.io is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Changedetection.io app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Changedetection.io in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The first-run Changedetection.io page confirms the monitoring service is reachable.
After Changedetection.io Opens
- Set a strong password in Changedetection.io settings before exposing the service beyond trusted networks.
- Use a VPN, IP allowlist, firewall rule, or authenticated reverse proxy for production access.
- Add your first monitored URL and tune the check interval for how often the page should be polled.
- Configure notifications for the channels your team uses, such as email, Discord, Slack, or webhooks.
- Add a Playwright browser sidecar if you need to monitor JavaScript-rendered pages.
- Keep the Changedetection.io image updated for dependency and security fixes.
Verified Result
The Changedetection.io web interface loaded successfully and displayed the first-run monitoring UI.
Changedetection.io deployment questions
What does the Changedetection.io template deploy?
It deploys the Changedetection.io container with a persistent datastore volume and a public web port.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 5000, which maps to the Changedetection.io web UI on container port 5000.
Does the template include a browser sidecar?
No. The built-in template deploys the core Changedetection.io service. Add a browser sidecar separately if you need JavaScript-rendered page checks.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Changedetection.io template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Manual Setup Guide
Set Up Changedetection.io from Terminal
Get your hands dirty: manual Changedetection.io deployment guide for developers.
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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
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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/changedetection3
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)4
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=1005
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:5000Skip the Terminal
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After Deployment
After deploying Changedetection.io with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Open the Changedetection URL in your browser
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Add websites to monitor
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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.
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