Fathom Analytics

Application256MB+ RAM

Lightweight, privacy-focused analytics

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Deploy Fathom Analytics in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Fathom Analytics

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Command Line Setup

Install Fathom Analytics Manually

Set up Fathom Analytics yourself using Docker Compose and the command line.

Connect to Your VPS via SSH

Fire up your terminal application and establish a connection to your remote server.

terminal

# Access your VPS
ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

# With SSH key authentication
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-private-key root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

First time? Ensure Docker is installed first: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Initialize Project Folder

Create a folder to house your Docker Compose configuration.

terminal

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

Create Docker Configuration

Define your services in a docker-compose.yml file:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  fathom:
    image: usefathom/fathom:latest
    ports:
      - "8080:8080"
    environment:
      - FATHOM_SERVER_ADDR=0.0.0.0:8080
      - FATHOM_SECRET=<your-fathom-secret>
      - FATHOM_DATABASE_DRIVER=sqlite3
      - FATHOM_DATABASE_NAME=/var/lib/fathom/fathom.db
      - FATHOM_DEBUG=false
      - FATHOM_GZIP=true
    volumes:
      - fathom_data:/var/lib/fathom
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  fathom_data:

Configuration Options

PORTHost port to expose(default: 8080)

FATHOM_SECRETSecret for encrypting data and generating keys

Execute the Deployment

Start your containers and verify they're running correctly.

terminal

# Launch the stack
docker compose up -d

# Verify container status
docker compose ps

# Follow the logs
docker compose logs --follow

Allow Network Access

Update UFW rules to allow traffic on the application port.

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

Don't want to type commands? We've got you.

No terminal needed. Deploy Fathom Analytics through a visual dashboard with automatic configuration.

No terminal required
Point-and-click setup
Auto SSL certificates
Rolling deployments
Health monitoring
Instant rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Create the first admin user via the UI

Configure your site domains inside Fathom

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Fathom Analytics FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Fathom Analytics

How do I deploy Fathom Analytics with Server Compass?

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

Fathom Analytics 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 Fathom Analytics data?

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

How do I update Fathom Analytics to the latest version?

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

Is Fathom Analytics free to self-host?

Fathom Analytics 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.