Filestash

Infrastructure256MB+ RAM

Web-based file manager with S3, SFTP, FTP support

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Deploy Filestash in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Filestash

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

CLI Deployment

Deploy Filestash Yourself

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

Establish SSH Connection

Connect to your remote server using SSH. Make sure you have your server credentials ready.

terminal

# Log into your server
ssh root@<your-server-ip>

# If using key-based auth
ssh -i ~/.ssh/my-key root@<your-server-ip>

First time? Docker not installed? Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Create Project Directory

Set up a directory to store your Docker configuration.

terminal

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

Configure Docker Compose

Add this configuration to your docker-compose.yml file:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  filestash:
    image: machines/filestash:latest
    ports:
      - "8334:8334"
    volumes:
      - filestash_data:/app/data/state
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  filestash_data:

Required Settings

PORTHost port(default: 8334)

Start the Services

Execute the deployment and check the container status.

terminal

# Deploy the application
docker compose up -d

# Check container health
docker compose ps

# Monitor logs
docker compose logs -f --tail=100

Allow Incoming Connections

Enable network access by updating your firewall rules.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8334/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8334

Skip the Terminal

Too complicated? Let Server Compass handle it.

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

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After Deployment

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

Access admin interface

Configure backends (S3, SFTP, etc.)

Set up authentication

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Filestash FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Filestash

How do I deploy Filestash with Server Compass?

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

Filestash 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 Filestash data?

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

How do I update Filestash to the latest version?

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

Is Filestash free to self-host?

Filestash 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.