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FlareSolverr
Infrastructure512MB+ RAM
Proxy server that bypasses Cloudflare and DDoS-Guard challenges, used by *arr apps and scrapers
infrastructurenetworkingflaresolverropen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy FlareSolverr in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select FlareSolverr
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy FlareSolverr on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the FlareSolverr template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted Cloudflare challenge solver API on your VPS, then verify the service response.
About 10 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for FlareSolverr
Use the template picker search to find FlareSolverr in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the FlareSolverr template
Choose the FlareSolverr template. Server Compass fills the single-container API service, log level, captcha solver setting, timezone, and public API port.
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Step 5Review the FlareSolverr settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named flaresolverr-demo and used host port 4144.
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Step 6Deploy FlareSolverr
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the FlareSolverr API port is available, and click Deploy.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the FlareSolverr image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm FlareSolverr is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the FlareSolverr app is marked Running with its published API port available.
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Step 9Verify FlareSolverr with the API response
Call the FlareSolverr API endpoint and inspect recent logs to confirm the Chromium-backed solver service is responding.
After FlareSolverr Opens
- Never expose FlareSolverr directly to the public internet without network restrictions.
- Keep the published API port reachable only from trusted scraper or indexer services.
- Monitor CPU and memory because each request can launch Chromium work.
- Test with harmless public URLs before routing real indexer traffic.
- Use conservative retry and timeout settings in connected applications.
- Watch container logs the first time you proxy a challenged request.
- Keep the FlareSolverr image updated for Chromium and dependency security fixes.
Verified Result
FlareSolverr returned an API response and logs showed startup activity.
FlareSolverr deployment questions
What does the FlareSolverr template deploy?
It deploys FlareSolverr as a single-container JSON API for solving browser challenges for trusted scraper or indexer clients.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4144, which maps to the FlareSolverr API on container port 3002.
Does FlareSolverr need setup after deployment?
No account setup is required. Verify the API response, then connect trusted clients such as Prowlarr or private scraper jobs.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the FlareSolverr template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying FlareSolverr with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Verify the service is up: `curl http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:{{PORT}}/`
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Configure Prowlarr/FlareSolverr indexer integration with URL http://flaresolverr:8191 (if on same network) or http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:{{PORT}}
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Watch container logs the first time you proxy a challenged request
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
FlareSolverr FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting FlareSolverr
How do I deploy FlareSolverr with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select FlareSolverr 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 FlareSolverr?
FlareSolverr 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 FlareSolverr data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard FlareSolverr backup and restore procedures.
How do I update FlareSolverr to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest FlareSolverr image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is FlareSolverr free to self-host?
FlareSolverr 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.
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