Joomla

Application512MB+ RAM

Flexible CMS for websites and online applications

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Deploy Joomla in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Joomla

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Manual Deployment Guide

Manual Joomla Setup

For terminal enthusiasts: deploy Joomla manually with these simple steps.

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/joomla
cd ~/apps/joomla

Create the Compose File

Configure your containers with this Docker Compose setup:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  joomla:
    image: joomla:latest
    ports:
      - "8080:80"
    environment:
      - JOOMLA_DB_HOST=db
      - JOOMLA_DB_USER=joomla
      - JOOMLA_DB_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - JOOMLA_DB_NAME=joomla
    volumes:
      - joomla_data:/var/www/html
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy

  db:
    image: mysql:8.0
    environment:
      - MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=<your-db-root-password>
      - MYSQL_DATABASE=joomla
      - MYSQL_USER=joomla
      - 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:
  joomla_data:
  mysql_data:

Environment Configuration

PORTHost port(default: 8080)

DB_PASSWORDDB password

DB_ROOT_PASSWORDRoot password

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.

Deploy Joomla without touching the command line. Server Compass gives you a clean UI for one-click deployments.

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

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After Deployment

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

Complete installation wizard

Remove installation directory

Install extensions

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Joomla FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Joomla

How do I deploy Joomla with Server Compass?

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

Joomla 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 Joomla data?

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

How do I update Joomla to the latest version?

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

Is Joomla free to self-host?

Joomla 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.