Grafana

Infrastructure256MB+ RAM

Open-source analytics and monitoring platform

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Deploy Grafana in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Grafana

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

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How to install Grafana on your VPS with Server Compass

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Terminal Deployment

Grafana CLI Deployment

Deploy Grafana the traditional way with SSH and Docker Compose.

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

Create Working Directory

Prepare a directory for your application files and configuration.

terminal

# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/grafana
cd ~/apps/grafana

Configure Your Containers

Create the Docker Compose configuration file with these contents:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  grafana:
    image: grafana/grafana:latest
    ports:
      - "3000:3000"
    environment:
      - GF_SECURITY_ADMIN_USER=admin
      - GF_SECURITY_ADMIN_PASSWORD=<your-admin-password>
      - GF_USERS_ALLOW_SIGN_UP=false
    volumes:
      - grafana_data:/var/lib/grafana
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  grafana_data:

Deployment Settings

PORTHost port(default: 3000)

ADMIN_USERAdmin user(default: admin)

ADMIN_PASSWORDAdmin password

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=100

Open Required Ports

Enable external access by opening the necessary port.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 3000/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3000

Skip the Terminal

There's an easier way. Meet Server Compass.

Server Compass makes deploying Grafana effortless. Visual setup, one-click deploy, done.

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After Deployment

After deploying Grafana with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Add data sources (Prometheus, InfluxDB, etc.)

Create dashboards

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Grafana FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Grafana

How do I deploy Grafana with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Grafana 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 Grafana?

Grafana 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 Grafana data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Grafana backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Grafana to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Grafana image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Grafana free to self-host?

Grafana 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.