Firecrawl

Development1024MB+ RAM

API-first web scraping and crawling engine that turns any website into clean LLM-ready markdown

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Deploy Firecrawl in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Firecrawl

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

After Deployment

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

Verify the API is up: curl http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:{{PORT}}/v0/health

Run a test scrape against a public URL

(Optional) Add OPENAI_API_KEY in Settings → Env Vars to enable LLM-extract

Put behind a reverse proxy with auth before exposing publicly

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Firecrawl FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Firecrawl

How do I deploy Firecrawl with Server Compass?

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

Firecrawl requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Firecrawl data?

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

How do I update Firecrawl to the latest version?

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

Is Firecrawl free to self-host?

Firecrawl 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.