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GLPI
Application512MB+ RAM
IT asset management and helpdesk
itsmasset-managementhelpdesk
Deploy GLPI in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select GLPI
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 GLPI on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the GLPI template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted IT asset management and help desk with MariaDB on your VPS, then verify the GLPI web UI in a browser.
About 7 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 GLPI
Use the template picker search to find GLPI in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the GLPI template
Choose the GLPI template. Server Compass fills in the GLPI web service, MariaDB database, generated database password, and generated root database password.
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Step 5Review the GLPI settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named glpi-demo and used host port 8080.
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Step 6Deploy GLPI
Review the generated environment values, confirm the port is available, and click Deploy Now.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the GLPI image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm GLPI is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the GLPI app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open GLPI in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The GLPI web UI confirms the help desk is reachable.
After GLPI Opens
- Complete the GLPI installer, remove or protect the install directory as instructed, and change default credentials before production use.
- Configure HTTPS, mail receivers, notifications, authentication, and entity rules before inviting technicians.
- Back up the GLPI files and MariaDB volumes before relying on production inventory or tickets.
GLPI deployment questions
What does the GLPI template deploy?
It deploys GLPI with MariaDB so teams can run a self-hosted IT asset inventory and service desk workflow.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 8080, which maps to the GLPI web service on container port 80.
Why does the guide stop at the login or setup web UI?
The tutorial verifies the clean GLPI web UI because IT inventory, authentication, notifications, and technician workflows depend on the production instance.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the GLPI template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Do It Yourself
Deploy GLPI via Command Line
Prefer the command line? Follow this step-by-step guide to deploy GLPI manually on your VPS.
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SSH into Your Server
Launch your preferred terminal and connect to your VPS using SSH.
terminal
# Log into your server
ssh root@<your-server-ip>
# If using key-based auth
ssh -i ~/.ssh/my-key root@<your-server-ip>First time? Docker not installed? Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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Create Working Directory
Prepare a directory for your application files and configuration.
terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/glpi
cd ~/apps/glpi3
Configure Your Containers
Create the Docker Compose configuration file with these contents:
docker-compose.yml
services:
glpi:
image: diouxx/glpi:latest
ports:
- "8080:80"
environment:
- TIMEZONE=UTC
volumes:
- glpi_data:/var/www/html
restart: unless-stopped
depends_on:
db:
condition: service_healthy
db:
image: mariadb:11
environment:
- MARIADB_ROOT_PASSWORD=<your-db-root-password>
- MARIADB_DATABASE=glpi
- MARIADB_USER=glpi
- MARIADB_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
volumes:
- mariadb_data:/var/lib/mysql
restart: unless-stopped
healthcheck:
test: ["CMD-SHELL", "healthcheck.sh --connect --innodb_initialized"]
interval: 10s
timeout: 5s
retries: 5
volumes:
glpi_data:
mariadb_data:
Configuration Variables
PORTHost port(default: 8080)DB_PASSWORDDB passwordDB_ROOT_PASSWORDRoot password4
Deploy with Docker Compose
Launch the application stack using Docker Compose.
terminal
# Deploy the application
docker compose up -d
# Check container health
docker compose ps
# Monitor logs
docker compose logs -f --tail=1005
Open Required Ports
Enable external access by opening the necessary port.
terminal
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp
sudo ufw reload
# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8080Skip the Terminal
There's an easier way. Meet Server Compass.
Deploy GLPI with a beautiful UI instead. No SSH, no YAML editing, no terminal commands. Just click, configure, and deploy in under 3 minutes.
- Intuitive dashboard
- Deploy in 3 minutes
- Free SSL included
- Blue-green deploys
- Real-time logs
- Version history
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After Deployment
After deploying GLPI with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Complete installation wizard
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Change default passwords
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Configure entities and users
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
GLPI FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting GLPI
How do I deploy GLPI with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select GLPI 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 GLPI?
GLPI 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 GLPI data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard GLPI backup and restore procedures.
How do I update GLPI to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest GLPI image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is GLPI free to self-host?
GLPI 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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