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Homarr

Infrastructure256MB+ RAM

Modern server dashboard with Docker integration and service monitoring

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Deploy Homarr in 3 Steps

1

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

2

Select Homarr

Choose from our template library

3

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host Homarr?

Homarr is a modern server dashboard with deep Docker integration. It auto-discovers your running containers and provides a sleek interface to monitor and access all your services — with real-time resource usage and service integration widgets.

Auto-discovers Docker containers and adds them to your dashboard
Real-time resource monitoring for CPU, RAM, and disk
Integration widgets for Sonarr, Radarr, and other popular apps
Drag-and-drop layout customization
Weather, calendar, and other utility widgets

Homarr vs Alternatives

Homarr vs Dashy

Dashy is more customizable. Homarr offers deeper Docker integration with auto-discovery and container management.

Homarr vs Portainer

Portainer is for Docker management. Homarr is a user-friendly dashboard for accessing and monitoring your services.

Homarr vs Homepage

Homepage uses config files. Homarr has a GUI-based setup with Docker auto-discovery for easier configuration.

Why Deploy Homarr with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys Homarr with Docker socket access for container auto-discovery. It immediately detects your other deployed services and adds them to your dashboard.

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After Deployment

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

1

Access the dashboard

2

Add service tiles

3

Configure Docker integration

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Homarr FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Homarr

How do I deploy Homarr with Server Compass?

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

Homarr 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 Homarr data?

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

How do I update Homarr to the latest version?

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

Is Homarr free to self-host?

Homarr 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.

Ready to Self-Host Homarr?

Download Server Compass and deploy Homarr to your VPS in under 3 minutes. No Docker expertise required.

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