Dashy

Infrastructure128MB+ RAM

Highly customizable personal dashboard for self-hosted services

Download Server Compass View Documentation

dashboardhomepageself-hostedcustomizable

Deploy Dashy in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Dashy

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host Dashy?

Dashy is a highly customizable dashboard for organizing all your self-hosted services. It provides a single page where you can access every service on your homelab or server — with status monitoring, search, and a beautiful, configurable interface.

Single page to access all your self-hosted services

Highly customizable with themes, icons, and layouts

Built-in status checking for service health monitoring

Keyboard shortcuts and search for quick navigation

YAML-based configuration that's easy to version control

Dashy vs Alternatives

Dashy vs Homarr

Homarr focuses on Docker integration. Dashy is more customizable with more themes, layout options, and widgets.

Dashy vs Homepage

Homepage is widget-focused. Dashy offers more visual customization and status monitoring features.

Dashy vs Heimdall

Heimdall is basic bookmarks. Dashy adds status checks, search, widgets, and far deeper customization.

Why Deploy Dashy with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys Dashy with persistent configuration storage so your dashboard layout and settings survive container updates. A perfect first thing to deploy on any new server.

Download Server Compass

After Deployment

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

Access the dashboard

Configure sections and items in the UI

Customize theme and layout

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Dashy FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Dashy

How do I deploy Dashy with Server Compass?

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

Dashy requires a minimum of 128MB 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 Dashy data?

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

How do I update Dashy to the latest version?

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

Is Dashy free to self-host?

Dashy 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.