Dozzle

Infrastructure64MB+ RAM

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Deploy Dozzle in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Dozzle

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Terminal Deployment

Dozzle CLI Deployment

Deploy Dozzle the traditional way with SSH and Docker Compose.

Connect to Your Remote Server

Begin by establishing a secure connection to your server through the terminal.

terminal

# Access your VPS
ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

# With SSH key authentication
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-private-key root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

First time? Ensure Docker is installed first: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Set Up Your App Folder

Create a dedicated folder for your application files.

terminal

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

Set Up Docker Compose

Create the following docker-compose.yml in your project directory:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  dozzle:
    image: amir20/dozzle:latest
    ports:
      - "8080:8080"
    volumes:
      - /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock:ro
    restart: unless-stopped

Deployment Settings

PORTHost port to expose(default: 8080)

Spin Up the Stack

Run Docker Compose to launch your application.

terminal

# Launch the stack
docker compose up -d

# Verify container status
docker compose ps

# Follow the logs
docker compose logs --follow

Open the Application Port

Configure UFW to allow traffic to your application.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8080

Skip the Terminal

Make it simple with Server Compass.

Server Compass makes deploying Dozzle effortless. Visual setup, one-click deploy, done.

No terminal required
Point-and-click setup
Auto SSL certificates
Rolling deployments
Health monitoring
Instant rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Open the Dozzle URL in your browser

View real-time logs from all running containers

Use filters to find specific log entries

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Dozzle FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Dozzle

How do I deploy Dozzle with Server Compass?

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

Dozzle requires a minimum of 64MB 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 Dozzle data?

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

How do I update Dozzle to the latest version?

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

Is Dozzle free to self-host?

Dozzle 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.