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Dragonfly

Database512MB+ RAM

Modern Redis-compatible in-memory data store with higher throughput

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Deploy Dragonfly in 3 Steps

1

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

2

Select Dragonfly

Choose from our template library

3

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

After Deployment

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

1

Test connection with: redis-cli -h YOUR_SERVER_IP -p {{PORT}} ping

2

Configure authentication via --requirepass if exposed publicly

3

Tune memory limits based on your workload

4

Use snapshotting for persistence (configurable via flags)

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Dragonfly FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Dragonfly

How do I deploy Dragonfly with Server Compass?

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

Dragonfly requires a minimum of 512MB 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 Dragonfly data?

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

How do I update Dragonfly to the latest version?

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

Is Dragonfly free to self-host?

Dragonfly 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.

Ready to Self-Host Dragonfly?

Download Server Compass and deploy Dragonfly to your VPS in under 3 minutes. No Docker expertise required.

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