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Open-source LLM app development platform for building AI workflows, RAG pipelines, and chatbots

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Deploy Dify in 3 Steps

1

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

2

Select Dify

Choose from our template library

3

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required
Manual Deployment Guide

Manual Dify Setup

For terminal enthusiasts: deploy Dify manually with these simple steps.

1

SSH into Your Server

Launch your preferred terminal and connect to your VPS using SSH.

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

2

Create Working Directory

Prepare a directory for your application files and configuration.

terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/dify
cd ~/apps/dify
3

Configure Your Containers

Create the Docker Compose configuration file with these contents:

docker-compose.yml
services:
  api:
    image: langgenius/dify-api:latest
    environment:
      - MODE=api
      - SECRET_KEY=<your-secret-key>
      - DB_USERNAME=postgres
      - DB_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - DB_HOST=db
      - DB_PORT=5432
      - DB_DATABASE=dify
      - REDIS_HOST=redis
      - REDIS_PORT=6379
      - STORAGE_TYPE=local
      - STORAGE_LOCAL_PATH=/app/api/storage
      - VECTOR_STORE=weaviate
      - WEAVIATE_ENDPOINT=http://weaviate:8080
      - SANDBOX_API_KEY=<your-sandbox-key>
      - SANDBOX_HOST=http://sandbox:8194
    volumes:
      - dify_storage:/app/api/storage
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy
      redis:
        condition: service_started

  worker:
    image: langgenius/dify-api:latest
    environment:
      - MODE=worker
      - SECRET_KEY=<your-secret-key>
      - DB_USERNAME=postgres
      - DB_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - DB_HOST=db
      - DB_PORT=5432
      - DB_DATABASE=dify
      - REDIS_HOST=redis
      - REDIS_PORT=6379
      - STORAGE_TYPE=local
      - STORAGE_LOCAL_PATH=/app/api/storage
      - VECTOR_STORE=weaviate
      - WEAVIATE_ENDPOINT=http://weaviate:8080
    volumes:
      - dify_storage:/app/api/storage
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - api

  web:
    image: langgenius/dify-web:latest
    environment:
      - CONSOLE_API_URL=
      - APP_API_URL=
    restart: unless-stopped

  nginx:
    image: nginx:latest
    ports:
      - "80:80"
    entrypoint: sh
    command:
      - -c
      - |
        cat > /etc/nginx/conf.d/default.conf << 'CONF'
        server {
          listen 80;
          client_max_body_size 15M;
          location /api { proxy_pass http://api:5001; proxy_set_header Host $$host; proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $$remote_addr; }
          location /console/api { proxy_pass http://api:5001; proxy_set_header Host $$host; }
          location /v1 { proxy_pass http://api:5001; proxy_set_header Host $$host; }
          location /files { proxy_pass http://api:5001; proxy_set_header Host $$host; }
          location / { proxy_pass http://web:3000; proxy_set_header Host $$host; }
        }
        CONF
        nginx -g 'daemon off;'
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - api
      - web

  db:
    image: postgres:15-alpine
    environment:
      - POSTGRES_USER=postgres
      - POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - POSTGRES_DB=dify
    volumes:
      - dify_db:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    restart: unless-stopped
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD-SHELL", "pg_isready -U postgres -d dify"]
      interval: 10s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 5
      start_period: 30s

  redis:
    image: redis:6-alpine
    volumes:
      - dify_redis:/data
    restart: unless-stopped

  weaviate:
    image: semitechnologies/weaviate:1.27.0
    environment:
      - QUERY_DEFAULTS_LIMIT=25
      - AUTHENTICATION_ANONYMOUS_ACCESS_ENABLED=true
      - PERSISTENCE_DATA_PATH=/var/lib/weaviate
      - DEFAULT_VECTORIZER_MODULE=none
      - CLUSTER_HOSTNAME=node1
    volumes:
      - dify_weaviate:/var/lib/weaviate
    restart: unless-stopped

  sandbox:
    image: langgenius/dify-sandbox:latest
    environment:
      - API_KEY=<your-sandbox-key>
      - GIN_MODE=release
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  dify_storage:
  dify_db:
  dify_redis:
  dify_weaviate:
Environment Configuration
PORTHost port to expose(default: 80)
SECRET_KEYApp secret
DB_PASSWORDDatabase password
SANDBOX_KEYSandbox key
4

Deploy with Docker Compose

Launch the application stack using Docker Compose.

terminal
# Deploy the application
docker compose up -d

# Check container health
docker compose ps

# Monitor logs
docker compose logs -f --tail=100
5

Open Required Ports

Enable external access by opening the necessary port.

terminal
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 80/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:80
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After Deployment

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

1

Open the Dify URL in your browser

2

Create your admin account

3

Configure model providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)

4

Create your first AI application

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Dify FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Dify

How do I deploy Dify with Server Compass?

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

Dify requires a minimum of 4096MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 8192MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Dify data?

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

How do I update Dify to the latest version?

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

Is Dify free to self-host?

Dify 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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