Gitea Mirror
Automatically mirror GitHub repositories to a self-hosted Gitea instance — keep an offline backup of every repo you care about
Deploy Gitea Mirror in 3 Steps
Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
Select Gitea Mirror
Choose from our template library
Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
After Deployment
After deploying Gitea Mirror with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
Make sure your Gitea instance is reachable at GITEA_URL
Generate a Gitea API token (Settings → Applications → Generate New Token)
(Optional) Generate a GitHub PAT with `repo` scope for private repos
Visit http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:{{PORT}}, log in, and select repos to mirror
Trigger the first sync manually and verify the repo appears in Gitea
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Gitea Mirror FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Gitea Mirror
How do I deploy Gitea Mirror with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Gitea Mirror 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 Gitea Mirror?
Gitea Mirror requires a minimum of 128MB 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 Gitea Mirror data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Gitea Mirror backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Gitea Mirror to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Gitea Mirror image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Gitea Mirror free to self-host?
Gitea Mirror 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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