Docker Registry

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Private container image registry

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Deploy Docker Registry in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Docker Registry

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Do It Yourself

Deploy Docker Registry via Command Line

Prefer the command line? Follow this step-by-step guide to deploy Docker Registry manually on your VPS.

Access Your VPS via Terminal

Open a terminal session and log into your VPS. Replace the placeholder with your actual IP.

terminal

# Connect via SSH
ssh root@your-vps-ip

# Alternative with key file
ssh -i /path/to/key root@your-vps-ip

First time? Make sure Docker is installed on your VPS. Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Set Up Project Folder

Create a workspace for your deployment files.

terminal

# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/docker-registry
cd ~/apps/docker-registry

Create the Compose File

Configure your containers with this Docker Compose setup:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  registry:
    image: registry:2
    ports:
      - "5000:5000"
    environment:
      - REGISTRY_STORAGE_DELETE_ENABLED=true
    volumes:
      - registry_data:/var/lib/registry
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  registry_data:

Configuration Variables

PORTHost port(default: 5000)

Deploy Your Stack

Spin up the containers and verify the deployment.

terminal

# Start all services
docker compose up -d

# List running containers
docker compose ps

# Watch the logs
docker compose logs -f

Update Firewall Settings

Allow incoming traffic on the application port.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 5000/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:5000

Skip the Terminal

Skip the terminal. Use Server Compass instead.

Deploy Docker Registry with a beautiful UI instead. No SSH, no YAML editing, no terminal commands. Just click, configure, and deploy in under 3 minutes.

Beautiful interface
One-click deploys
Let's Encrypt SSL
Zero downtime
Container monitoring
Easy rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Configure Docker daemon to allow insecure registry

Push/pull images

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Docker Registry FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Docker Registry

How do I deploy Docker Registry with Server Compass?

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

Docker Registry 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 Docker Registry data?

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

How do I update Docker Registry to the latest version?

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

Is Docker Registry free to self-host?

Docker Registry 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.