Excalidraw
Collaborative virtual whiteboard for sketching hand-drawn like diagrams
Deploy Excalidraw in 3 Steps
Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
Select Excalidraw
Choose from our template library
Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
Benefits of Deploying Excalidraw with Server Compass
Self-hosting gives you full control over your data and infrastructure
One-Click Deployment
Deploy Excalidraw to your VPS in under 3 minutes. No command-line required.
Full Data Ownership
Your Excalidraw data stays on your server. No third-party access.
Use Any VPS Provider
Works with DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, AWS, or any server with Docker.
Automatic Updates
Keep Excalidraw up-to-date with one-click container updates.
Explore Excalidraw in Action
Server Compass provides everything you need to deploy and manage Excalidrawon your own infrastructure.
Get Started FreeDocker Compose Ready
Pre-configured docker-compose.yml for Excalidraw with best practices.
Environment Variables
Easily configure all settings through an intuitive GUI.
Persistent Storage
Data volumes configured automatically for reliable storage.
Health Monitoring
Built-in health checks to ensure your service is running.
SSL/HTTPS Support
Easy SSL certificate configuration with Let's Encrypt.
Backup Support
Export and backup your data with simple commands.
After Deployment
After deploying Excalidraw with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
Open the Excalidraw URL in your browser
Start drawing!
For real-time collaboration, share the room link with others
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Excalidraw FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Excalidraw
How do I deploy Excalidraw with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Excalidraw 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 Excalidraw?
Excalidraw requires a minimum of 128MB 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 Excalidraw data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Excalidraw backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Excalidraw to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Excalidraw image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Excalidraw free to self-host?
Excalidraw 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 Excalidraw?
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