
Forgejo
Community-driven Gitea fork
Deploy Forgejo in 3 Steps
Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
Select Forgejo
Choose from our template library
Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
Forgejo CLI Deployment
Deploy Forgejo the traditional way with SSH and Docker Compose.
Access Your VPS via Terminal
Open a terminal session and log into your VPS. Replace the placeholder with your actual IP.
# Connect via SSH
ssh root@your-vps-ip
# Alternative with key file
ssh -i /path/to/key root@your-vps-ipFirst time? Make sure Docker is installed on your VPS. Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
Set Up Project Folder
Create a workspace for your deployment files.
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/forgejo
cd ~/apps/forgejoCreate the Compose File
Configure your containers with this Docker Compose setup:
services:
forgejo:
image: codeberg.org/forgejo/forgejo:7
ports:
- "3000:3000"
- "2222:22"
environment:
- USER_UID=1000
- USER_GID=1000
- FORGEJO__database__DB_TYPE=postgres
- FORGEJO__database__HOST=db:5432
- FORGEJO__database__NAME=forgejo
- FORGEJO__database__USER=forgejo
- FORGEJO__database__PASSWD=<your-db-password>
volumes:
- forgejo_data:/data
restart: unless-stopped
depends_on:
db:
condition: service_healthy
db:
image: postgres:16-alpine
environment:
- POSTGRES_USER=forgejo
- POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
- POSTGRES_DB=forgejo
volumes:
- postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
restart: unless-stopped
healthcheck:
test: ["CMD-SHELL", "pg_isready -U forgejo"]
interval: 10s
timeout: 5s
retries: 5
volumes:
forgejo_data:
postgres_data:
PORTWeb port(default: 3000)SSH_PORTSSH port(default: 2222)DB_PASSWORDDB passwordDeploy Your Stack
Spin up the containers and verify the deployment.
# Start all services
docker compose up -d
# List running containers
docker compose ps
# Watch the logs
docker compose logs -fUpdate Firewall Settings
Allow incoming traffic on the application port.
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 3000/tcp
sudo ufw reload
# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3000Skip the terminal. Use Server Compass instead.
Server Compass makes deploying Forgejo effortless. Visual setup, one-click deploy, done.
- Beautiful interface
- One-click deploys
- Let's Encrypt SSL
- Zero downtime
- Container monitoring
- Easy rollbacks
After Deployment
After deploying Forgejo with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
Complete installation wizard
Create admin account
Create repos
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Forgejo FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Forgejo
How do I deploy Forgejo with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Forgejo 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 Forgejo?
Forgejo 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 Forgejo data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Forgejo backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Forgejo to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Forgejo image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Forgejo free to self-host?
Forgejo 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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