Cryptgeon

Development256MB+ RAM

Self-hosted, end-to-end encrypted one-time secret sharing (text and files) with Redis backend

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Deploy Cryptgeon in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Cryptgeon

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Step-by-step deployment guide

Deploy Cryptgeon on a VPS with Server Compass

Use the Cryptgeon template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted one-time encrypted secret sharing web UI on your VPS, then verify the setup screen.

About 10 minutesBrowser verified

Step 1

Open the server Apps tab

Select the tutorial-vps VPS, open the Apps tab, and start a new app deployment. Keep sensitive server details hidden before capturing or sharing screenshots.

Server Compass Apps tab before creating a Cryptgeon app

Step 2

Choose an app template

Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.

Choosing to deploy an app from a Server Compass template

Step 3

Search for Cryptgeon

Use the template picker search to find Cryptgeon in the Server Compass template catalog.

Searching for Cryptgeon in the Server Compass template picker

Step 4

Select the Cryptgeon template

Choose the Cryptgeon template. Server Compass fills the Cryptgeon web service, Redis backend, size limit, and public web port.

Cryptgeon template selected in Server Compass

Step 5

Review the Cryptgeon settings

Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named cryptgeon-demo and used host port 4072.

Reviewing Cryptgeon project settings and compose service

Step 6

Deploy Cryptgeon

Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Cryptgeon web port is available, and click Deploy.

Reviewing Cryptgeon web port before deployment

Step 7

Watch the deployment progress

Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Cryptgeon image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.

Server Compass deploying the Cryptgeon template on the VPS

Step 8

Confirm Cryptgeon is running

After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Cryptgeon app is marked Running with its application URL available.

Cryptgeon template running in the Server Compass Apps tab

Step 9

Open Cryptgeon in the browser

Open the application URL in a browser. The Cryptgeon setup or main page confirms the one-time encrypted secret sharing web UI is reachable.

The deployed Cryptgeon web UI loaded in a browser

After Cryptgeon Opens

Place Cryptgeon behind HTTPS before storing or sharing real files.
Change the generated admin password immediately after first login.
Put Cryptgeon behind HTTPS before sharing real secrets.
Back up the Cryptgeon config volume because it stores provider settings and the database.
Avoid storing long-lived production secrets in a demo instance.
Test with a harmless sample secret before sharing real data.
Keep the Cryptgeon image updated for dependency and security fixes.

Verified Result

The Cryptgeon web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.

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Cryptgeon deployment questions

What does the Cryptgeon template deploy?

It deploys the Cryptgeon one-time encrypted secret sharing web UI with Redis data volume.

Which port did the tutorial use?

The tutorial used host port 4072, which maps to the Cryptgeon web UI on container port 8000.

Does Cryptgeon need setup after deployment?

Yes. Create a harmless test secret, then configure HTTPS before external sharing.

Should this become a blog post?

No. The deployment guide should live on the Cryptgeon template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.

After Deployment

After deploying Cryptgeon with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Visit the application URL

Create a text or file secret

Configure view-once or expiry, then share the generated link

Place behind HTTPS before sharing externally

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Cryptgeon FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Cryptgeon

How do I deploy Cryptgeon with Server Compass?

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

Cryptgeon 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 Cryptgeon data?

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

How do I update Cryptgeon to the latest version?

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

Is Cryptgeon free to self-host?

Cryptgeon 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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