EspoCRM

Application512MB+ RAM

Open-source CRM for business with customizable entities

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Deploy EspoCRM in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select EspoCRM

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

CLI Deployment

Deploy EspoCRM Yourself

Want full control? Here's how to deploy EspoCRM yourself using Docker Compose.

Log into Your Server

Access your server's command line by opening a terminal and running the SSH command below.

terminal

# SSH into your server
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Using a custom SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa root@your-server-ip

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Prepare the Install Location

Set up the folder structure for your Docker deployment.

terminal

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

Create docker-compose.yml

Set up your Docker Compose file with this configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  espocrm:
    image: espocrm/espocrm:latest
    ports:
      - "8080:80"
    environment:
      - ESPOCRM_DATABASE_HOST=db
      - ESPOCRM_DATABASE_NAME=espocrm
      - ESPOCRM_DATABASE_USER=espocrm
      - ESPOCRM_DATABASE_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - ESPOCRM_ADMIN_USERNAME=admin
      - ESPOCRM_ADMIN_PASSWORD=<your-admin-password>
      - ESPOCRM_SITE_URL=<your-site-url>
    volumes:
      - espocrm_data:/var/www/html
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy

  db:
    image: mysql:8.0
    environment:
      - MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=<your-db-root-password>
      - MYSQL_DATABASE=espocrm
      - MYSQL_USER=espocrm
      - MYSQL_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
    volumes:
      - db_data:/var/lib/mysql
    restart: unless-stopped
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD-SHELL", "mysqladmin ping -h localhost -u root -p$$MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD || exit 1"]
      interval: 10s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 5
      start_period: 30s

volumes:
  espocrm_data:
  db_data:

Required Settings

PORTHost port to expose(default: 8080)

SITE_URLSite URL

ADMIN_USERAdmin username(default: admin)

ADMIN_PASSWORDAdmin password

DB_NAMEDatabase name(default: espocrm)

DB_USERDatabase user(default: espocrm)

Run the Deployment

Start all services defined in your compose file.

terminal

# Start the containers in detached mode
docker compose up -d

# Check if containers are running
docker compose ps

# View logs
docker compose logs -f

Configure Network Access

Open the port so you can access the application externally.

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

Want one-click deploys? Try Server Compass.

Skip the terminal and deploy EspoCRM with a visual interface. Configure everything with clicks, not commands.

Visual configuration UI
One-click deployment
Automatic SSL setup
Zero-downtime updates
Built-in monitoring
One-click rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Configure your company settings

Customize entities and fields

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

EspoCRM FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting EspoCRM

How do I deploy EspoCRM with Server Compass?

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

EspoCRM 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 EspoCRM data?

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

How do I update EspoCRM to the latest version?

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

Is EspoCRM free to self-host?

EspoCRM 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.