Garage
Lightweight, geo-distributed S3-compatible object storage server
Deploy Garage in 3 Steps
Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
Select Garage
Choose from our template library
Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
After Deployment
After deploying Garage with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
Create a `garage.toml` config in the container's /etc/garage.toml with single-node settings
Exec into the container and run `garage layout` to assign the node a zone and capacity
Run `garage bucket create my-bucket` and `garage key new --name my-app` to get S3 credentials
Test with the AWS CLI: `aws --endpoint-url http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:{{S3_PORT}} s3 ls`
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Garage FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Garage
How do I deploy Garage with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Garage 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 Garage?
Garage 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 Garage data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Garage backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Garage to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Garage image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Garage free to self-host?
Garage 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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