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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Komari Monitor
Infrastructure256MB+ RAM
Lightweight self-hosted server monitoring dashboard with agent-based metrics
infrastructuremonitoringkomarimonitoropen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy Komari Monitor in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Komari Monitor
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 Komari Monitor on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Komari Monitor template in Server Compass to deploy a lightweight self-hosted server monitoring dashboard on your VPS, then verify the web UI.
About 10 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 Komari Monitor
Use the template picker search to find Komari Monitor in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Komari Monitor template
Choose the Komari Monitor template. Server Compass fills the Komari service, persistent data volume, and public web port.
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Step 5Review the Komari Monitor settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named komari-monitor-demo and used host port 4254.
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Step 6Deploy Komari Monitor
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Komari Monitor web port is available, and click Deploy.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Komari Monitor image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Komari Monitor is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Komari Monitor app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Komari Monitor in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Komari Monitor login or dashboard page confirms the monitoring service is reachable.
After Komari Monitor Opens
- Retrieve the one-time admin credential from the Komari container logs and change it immediately.
- Generate an agent token for each server you want to monitor.
- Put Komari Monitor behind HTTPS before exposing it publicly.
- Back up the Komari data volume because it stores users, tokens, and metrics.
- Rotate any leaked agent tokens from the settings UI.
Verified Result
The Komari Monitor web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Komari Monitor deployment questions
What does the Komari Monitor template deploy?
It deploys Komari Monitor as a single-container monitoring dashboard with persistent local data storage.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4254, which maps to the Komari Monitor web UI on container port 25774.
Does Komari Monitor need setup after deployment?
Yes. Open the app URL, sign in with the bootstrap credential from the logs, change the password, then add agents for monitored servers.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Komari Monitor template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Komari Monitor with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Open http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:{{PORT}}
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Find the bootstrap admin password in the logs: `docker logs <komari-container> | grep -i password`
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Sign in, change the admin password, and create additional users if needed
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Generate an agent token under Settings -> Agents
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Install the Komari agent on each target server using the documented installer and point it at `http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:{{PORT}}` with the token
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Komari Monitor FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Komari Monitor
How do I deploy Komari Monitor with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Komari Monitor 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 Komari Monitor?
Komari Monitor requires a minimum of 256MB 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 Komari Monitor data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Komari Monitor backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Komari Monitor to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Komari Monitor image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Komari Monitor free to self-host?
Komari Monitor 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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