Immich

Application4096MB+ RAM

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Deploy Immich in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Immich

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Command Line Setup

Install Immich Manually

Set up Immich yourself using Docker Compose and the command line.

Remote into Your Server

Initiate a secure shell connection to your server using the command below.

terminal

# Connect to your VPS
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Or with a specific SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-key root@your-server-ip

First time? Docker required! Install it with: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Create the App Directory

Organize your deployment by creating a dedicated project folder.

terminal

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

Write Your docker-compose.yml

Create a new docker-compose.yml file and paste this configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  immich-server:
    image: ghcr.io/immich-app/immich-server:release
    ports:
      - "2283:2283"
    environment:
      - DB_HOSTNAME=db
      - DB_USERNAME=immich
      - DB_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - DB_DATABASE_NAME=immich
      - REDIS_HOSTNAME=redis
    volumes:
      - immich_upload:/usr/src/app/upload
      - /etc/localtime:/etc/localtime:ro
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - db
      - redis

  immich-machine-learning:
    image: ghcr.io/immich-app/immich-machine-learning:release
    volumes:
      - immich_model_cache:/cache
    restart: unless-stopped

  db:
    image: tensorchord/pgvecto-rs:pg16-v0.2.1
    environment:
      - POSTGRES_USER=immich
      - POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - POSTGRES_DB=immich
    volumes:
      - postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    restart: unless-stopped

  redis:
    image: redis:7-alpine
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  immich_upload:
  immich_model_cache:
  postgres_data:

Configuration Options

PORTHost port(default: 2283)

DB_PASSWORDDB password

Launch the Containers

Start the services and tail the logs to verify startup.

terminal

# Spin up containers
docker compose up -d

# Verify deployment
docker compose ps

# Check logs for errors
docker compose logs -f

Open Firewall Ports

Open the required port in your firewall to allow access.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 2283/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:2283

Skip the Terminal

Want the easy way? Try Server Compass.

No terminal needed. Deploy Immich through a visual dashboard with automatic configuration.

Visual config editor
Instant deployment
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Smooth updates
Live monitoring
Quick rollbacks

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Immich FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Immich

How do I deploy Immich with Server Compass?

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

Immich requires a minimum of 4096MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 8192MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Immich data?

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

How do I update Immich to the latest version?

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

Is Immich free to self-host?

Immich 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.