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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Dozzle
Infrastructure64MB+ RAM
Real-time Docker container log viewer with a beautiful web interface
dockerlogsmonitoringcontainersrealtime
Deploy Dozzle in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Dozzle
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy Dozzle on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Dozzle template in Server Compass to deploy a real-time Docker log viewer on your VPS, then verify the web UI in a browser.
About 10 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for Dozzle
Use the template picker search to find Dozzle in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Dozzle template
Choose the Dozzle template. Server Compass fills the log viewer service, read-only Docker socket mount, and public port.
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Step 5Review the Dozzle settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named dozzle-demo and used host port 3001.
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Step 6Deploy Dozzle
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Dozzle web port is available, and click Deploy.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Dozzle image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Dozzle is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Dozzle app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Dozzle in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Dozzle web UI confirms the Docker log viewer is reachable.
After Dozzle Opens
- Consider adding authentication before exposing Dozzle beyond trusted networks.
- Use a VPN, IP allowlist, firewall rule, or authenticated reverse proxy for production access.
- Remember that Dozzle can read container logs through the Docker socket mount.
- Avoid exposing logs that may contain credentials or private customer data.
- Use Dozzle for observability, not as a replacement for centralized log retention.
- Keep the Dozzle image updated for dependency and security fixes.
Verified Result
The Dozzle web interface loaded successfully and displayed the container log viewer.
Dozzle deployment questions
What does the Dozzle template deploy?
It deploys the Dozzle container with a read-only Docker socket mount and a public web port.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 3001, which maps to the Dozzle web UI on container port 8080.
Can Dozzle modify containers?
The template mounts the Docker socket read-only. Dozzle is intended for viewing logs, not changing containers.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Dozzle template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Terminal Deployment
Dozzle CLI Deployment
Deploy Dozzle the traditional way with SSH and Docker Compose.
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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_IPFirst time? Ensure Docker is installed first: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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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/dozzle3
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)4
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 --follow5
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:8080Skip 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
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Open the Dozzle URL in your browser
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View real-time logs from all running containers
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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.
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