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Huginn
Application512MB+ RAM
Build agents that monitor and act on your behalf
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Deploy Huginn in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Huginn
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 Huginn on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Huginn template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted automation agent platform with MySQL on your VPS, then verify the Huginn 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 Huginn
Use the template picker search to find Huginn in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Huginn template
Choose the Huginn template. Server Compass fills in the Huginn web service, MySQL database, generated database password, and generated root database password.
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Step 5Review the Huginn settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named huginn-demo and used host port 3000.
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Step 6Deploy Huginn
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 Huginn image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Huginn is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Huginn app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Huginn in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Huginn web UI confirms the automation platform is reachable.
After Huginn Opens
- Log in with the default admin account, change the password immediately, and set an invitation code before opening signups.
- Configure HTTPS, email delivery, webhooks, and any external integrations before relying on production automations.
- Back up the Huginn database volume before relying on production agents or event history.
Huginn deployment questions
What does the Huginn template deploy?
It deploys Huginn with MySQL so teams can run a self-hosted automation agent workflow.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 3000, which maps to the Huginn web service on container port 3000.
Why does the guide stop at the login or setup web UI?
The tutorial verifies the clean Huginn web UI because agents, credentials, webhooks, and outbound email depend on the production instance.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Huginn template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
DIY Deployment
Self-Host Huginn with Docker
Take the DIY route and deploy Huginn on your own server using Docker.
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Connect to Your VPS via SSH
Fire up your terminal application and establish a connection to your remote server.
terminal
# Access your VPS
ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP
# With SSH key authentication
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-private-key root@YOUR_SERVER_IPFirst time? Ensure Docker is installed first: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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Initialize Project Folder
Create a folder to house your Docker Compose configuration.
terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/huginn
cd ~/apps/huginn3
Create Docker Configuration
Define your services in a docker-compose.yml file:
docker-compose.yml
services:
huginn:
image: huginn/huginn:latest
ports:
- "3000:3000"
environment:
- MYSQL_PORT_3306_TCP_ADDR=db
- HUGINN_DATABASE_NAME=huginn
- HUGINN_DATABASE_USERNAME=huginn
- HUGINN_DATABASE_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
- APP_SECRET_TOKEN=<your-secret-token>
- INVITATION_CODE=<your-invitation-code>
restart: unless-stopped
depends_on:
db:
condition: service_healthy
db:
image: mysql:8.0
environment:
- MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=<your-db-root-password>
- MYSQL_DATABASE=huginn
- MYSQL_USER=huginn
- MYSQL_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
volumes:
- mysql_data:/var/lib/mysql
restart: unless-stopped
healthcheck:
test: ["CMD-SHELL", "mysqladmin ping -h localhost -u root -p$$MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD || exit 1"]
interval: 10s
timeout: 5s
retries: 5
start_period: 30s
volumes:
mysql_data:
Configurable Options
PORTHost port(default: 3000)SECRET_TOKENSecret tokenINVITATION_CODEInvitation codeDB_PASSWORDDB passwordDB_ROOT_PASSWORDRoot password4
Execute the Deployment
Start your containers and verify they're running correctly.
terminal
# Launch the stack
docker compose up -d
# Verify container status
docker compose ps
# Follow the logs
docker compose logs --follow5
Allow Network Access
Update UFW rules to allow traffic on the application port.
terminal
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 3000/tcp
sudo ufw reload
# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3000Skip the Terminal
Don't want to type commands? We've got you.
Forget SSH and YAML files. Deploy Huginn visually with Server Compass in just a few clicks.
- No terminal required
- Point-and-click setup
- Auto SSL certificates
- Rolling deployments
- Health monitoring
- Instant rollbacks
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After Deployment
After deploying Huginn with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Log in and change password
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Create agents to automate tasks
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Huginn FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Huginn
How do I deploy Huginn with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Huginn 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 Huginn?
Huginn 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 Huginn data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Huginn backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Huginn to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Huginn image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Huginn free to self-host?
Huginn 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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