CryptPad

Application512MB+ RAM

End-to-end encrypted collaboration suite

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Deploy CryptPad in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select CryptPad

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Command Line Setup

Install CryptPad Manually

Set up CryptPad yourself using Docker Compose and the command line.

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/cryptpad
cd ~/apps/cryptpad

Configure Docker Compose

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

docker-compose.yml

services:
  cryptpad:
    image: cryptpad/cryptpad:latest
    ports:
      - "3000:3000"
      - "3003:3003"
    environment:
      - CPAD_MAIN_DOMAIN=<your-domain>
      - CPAD_SANDBOX_DOMAIN=<your-sandbox-domain>
    volumes:
      - cryptpad_blob:/cryptpad/blob
      - cryptpad_block:/cryptpad/block
      - cryptpad_data:/cryptpad/data
      - cryptpad_datastore:/cryptpad/datastore
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  cryptpad_blob:
  cryptpad_block:
  cryptpad_data:
  cryptpad_datastore:

Configuration Options

PORTHost port(default: 3000)

WEBSOCKET_PORTWebSocket port(default: 3003)

DOMAINMain domain

SANDBOX_DOMAINSandbox domain

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 3000/tcp
sudo ufw reload

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

Skip the Terminal

Too complicated? Let Server Compass handle it.

No terminal needed. Deploy CryptPad through a visual dashboard with automatic configuration.

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CryptPad FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting CryptPad

How do I deploy CryptPad with Server Compass?

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

CryptPad requires a minimum of 512MB 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 CryptPad data?

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

How do I update CryptPad to the latest version?

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

Is CryptPad free to self-host?

CryptPad 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.