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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Duplicati
Infrastructure256MB+ RAM
Encrypted backup service with scheduling, retention rules, and a browser admin UI
infrastructurestorageduplicatiopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy Duplicati in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Duplicati
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 Duplicati on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Duplicati template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted backup web UI on your VPS, then verify the login page loads.
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 Duplicati
Use the template picker search to find Duplicati in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Duplicati template
Choose the Duplicati template. Server Compass fills the web service, config/backups/source volumes, settings encryption key, web password, timezone, and public web port.
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Step 5Review the Duplicati settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named duplicati-demo and used host port 4021.
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Step 6Deploy Duplicati
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Duplicati 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 Duplicati image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Duplicati is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Duplicati app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Duplicati in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Duplicati sign-in page confirms the backup web UI is reachable.
After Duplicati Opens
- Store the web password and settings encryption key in a password manager.
- Mount real source and destination paths before relying on Duplicati for production backups.
- Use HTTPS and restrict access to the web UI.
- Create a harmless test backup and restore before trusting the schedule.
- Back up the Duplicati config volume because it stores job definitions.
- Monitor backup failures and destination capacity.
- Keep the Duplicati image updated for backup engine and dependency fixes.
Verified Result
The Duplicati web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Duplicati deployment questions
What does the Duplicati template deploy?
It deploys Duplicati with persistent config, backups, and source volumes plus a protected web UI.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4021, which maps to the Duplicati web UI on container port 8200.
Does Duplicati need setup after deployment?
Sign in with the configured web password, create a backup job, and run a test backup and restore before relying on it.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Duplicati template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Duplicati with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Open Duplicati at http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:{{PORT}}
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Sign in with the generated web password
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Configure source, destination, schedule, encryption, and retention before relying on backups
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Duplicati FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Duplicati
How do I deploy Duplicati with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Duplicati 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 Duplicati?
Duplicati 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 Duplicati data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Duplicati backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Duplicati to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Duplicati image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Duplicati free to self-host?
Duplicati 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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