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Deploy Jenkins in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Jenkins

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Self-Deploy Guide

DIY Jenkins Deployment

Learn how to self-host Jenkins with this hands-on deployment guide.

Access Your VPS via Terminal

Open a terminal session and log into your VPS. Replace the placeholder with your actual IP.

terminal

# Connect via SSH
ssh root@your-vps-ip

# Alternative with key file
ssh -i /path/to/key root@your-vps-ip

First time? Make sure Docker is installed on your VPS. Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Set Up Project Folder

Create a workspace for your deployment files.

terminal

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

Create the Compose File

Configure your containers with this Docker Compose setup:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  jenkins:
    image: jenkins/jenkins:lts
    ports:
      - "8080:8080"
      - "50000:50000"
    environment:
      - JAVA_OPTS=-Djenkins.install.runSetupWizard=true
    volumes:
      - jenkins_home:/var/jenkins_home
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  jenkins_home:

Setup Variables

PORTWeb port(default: 8080)

AGENT_PORTAgent port(default: 50000)

Deploy Your Stack

Spin up the containers and verify the deployment.

terminal

# Start all services
docker compose up -d

# List running containers
docker compose ps

# Watch the logs
docker compose logs -f

Update Firewall Settings

Allow incoming traffic on the application port.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8080

Skip the Terminal

Skip the terminal. Use Server Compass instead.

Let Server Compass handle the complexity. Deploy Jenkins with a simple, intuitive interface.

Beautiful interface
One-click deploys
Let's Encrypt SSL
Zero downtime
Container monitoring
Easy rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Get initial password from logs

Complete setup wizard

Install recommended plugins

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Jenkins FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Jenkins

How do I deploy Jenkins with Server Compass?

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

Jenkins requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Jenkins data?

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

How do I update Jenkins to the latest version?

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

Is Jenkins free to self-host?

Jenkins 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.