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Jitsi Meet
Application2048MB+ RAM
Secure video conferencing platform
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Deploy Jitsi Meet in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Jitsi Meet
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 Jitsi Meet on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Jitsi Meet template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted open-source video conferencing service with a browser-accessible meeting UI on your VPS, then verify the Jitsi Meet 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 Jitsi Meet
Use the template picker search to find Jitsi Meet in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Jitsi Meet template
Choose the Jitsi Meet template. Server Compass fills the Jitsi Meet image, host port, public URL, and generated service credentials.
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Step 5Review the Jitsi Meet settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named jitsi-demo and used host port 8443.
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Step 6Deploy Jitsi Meet
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 Jitsi Meet image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Jitsi Meet is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Jitsi Meet app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Jitsi Meet in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Jitsi Meet web UI confirms the site is reachable.
After Jitsi Meet Opens
- Configure meeting access, HTTPS, video bridge networking, and user policy before production use.
- Restrict meeting creation and configure authentication before exposing the service publicly.
- Add a domain and HTTPS before exposing Jitsi Meet to users.
Jitsi Meet deployment questions
What does the Jitsi Meet template deploy?
It deploys Jitsi Meet with the Jitsi Meet web UI on container port 443.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 8443, which maps to the Jitsi Meet web server on container port 443.
Why does the guide stop at the first-run web UI?
The tutorial verifies the clean web UI because meeting access, authentication, and video bridge settings depend on the production server.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Jitsi Meet template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Command Line Setup
Install Jitsi Meet Manually
Set up Jitsi Meet yourself using Docker Compose and the command line.
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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/jitsi
cd ~/apps/jitsi3
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)4
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 8443/tcp
sudo ufw reload
# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8443Skip the Terminal
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- Point-and-click setup
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- Rolling deployments
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- Instant rollbacks
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After Deployment
After deploying Jitsi Meet with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Test video conferencing
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Configure authentication if needed
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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.
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