Jitsi Meet

Application2048MB+ RAM

Secure video conferencing platform

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Deploy Jitsi Meet in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Jitsi Meet

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Command Line Setup

Install Jitsi Meet Manually

Set up Jitsi Meet yourself using Docker Compose and the command line.

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_IP

First time? Ensure Docker is installed first: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Initialize Project Folder

Create a folder to house your Docker Compose configuration.

terminal

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

Create Docker Configuration

Define your services in a docker-compose.yml file:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  web:
    image: jitsi/web:stable
    ports:
      - "8443:443"
    environment:
      - PUBLIC_URL=<your-public-url>
      - TZ=UTC
      - ENABLE_LETSENCRYPT=0
      - XMPP_DOMAIN=meet.jitsi
      - XMPP_SERVER=xmpp.meet.jitsi
    volumes:
      - web_config:/config
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - prosody
    networks:
      - jitsi

  prosody:
    image: jitsi/prosody:stable
    environment:
      - PUBLIC_URL=<your-public-url>
      - XMPP_DOMAIN=meet.jitsi
      - XMPP_AUTH_DOMAIN=auth.meet.jitsi
      - JICOFO_AUTH_USER=focus
      - JICOFO_AUTH_PASSWORD=<your-jicofo-auth-password>
      - JVB_AUTH_USER=jvb
      - JVB_AUTH_PASSWORD=<your-jvb-auth-password>
    volumes:
      - prosody_config:/config
    restart: unless-stopped
    networks:
      jitsi:
        aliases:
          - xmpp.meet.jitsi

  jicofo:
    image: jitsi/jicofo:stable
    environment:
      - XMPP_DOMAIN=meet.jitsi
      - XMPP_SERVER=xmpp.meet.jitsi
      - XMPP_AUTH_DOMAIN=auth.meet.jitsi
      - JICOFO_AUTH_USER=focus
      - JICOFO_AUTH_PASSWORD=<your-jicofo-auth-password>
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - prosody
    networks:
      - jitsi

  jvb:
    image: jitsi/jvb:stable
    ports:
      - "10000:10000/udp"
    environment:
      - PUBLIC_URL=<your-public-url>
      - XMPP_DOMAIN=meet.jitsi
      - XMPP_SERVER=xmpp.meet.jitsi
      - XMPP_AUTH_DOMAIN=auth.meet.jitsi
      - JVB_AUTH_USER=jvb
      - JVB_AUTH_PASSWORD=<your-jvb-auth-password>
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - prosody
    networks:
      - jitsi

networks:
  jitsi:
    driver: bridge

volumes:
  web_config:
  prosody_config:

Configuration Options

PORTHTTPS port(default: 8443)

JVB_PORTJVB UDP port(default: 10000)

PUBLIC_URLPublic URL (auto-populated)

JICOFO_AUTH_PASSWORDJicofo password (auto-generated)

JVB_AUTH_PASSWORDJVB password (auto-generated)

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 --follow

Allow Network Access

Update UFW rules to allow traffic on the application port.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8443/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8443

Skip the Terminal

Don't want to type commands? We've got you.

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

No terminal required
Point-and-click setup
Auto SSL certificates
Rolling deployments
Health monitoring
Instant rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Test video conferencing

Configure authentication if needed

Set up HTTPS

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Jitsi Meet FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Jitsi Meet

How do I deploy Jitsi Meet with Server Compass?

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

Jitsi Meet requires a minimum of 2048MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 4096MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Jitsi Meet data?

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

How do I update Jitsi Meet to the latest version?

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

Is Jitsi Meet free to self-host?

Jitsi Meet 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.