Loki

Infrastructure512MB+ RAM

Log aggregation system by Grafana

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Deploy Loki in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Loki

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

DIY Deployment

Self-Host Loki with Docker

Take the DIY route and deploy Loki on your own server using Docker.

Log into Your Server

Access your server's command line by opening a terminal and running the SSH command below.

terminal

# SSH into your server
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Using a custom SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa root@your-server-ip

First time? Need Docker? Install it: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Prepare the Install Location

Set up the folder structure for your Docker deployment.

terminal

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

Create docker-compose.yml

Set up your Docker Compose file with this configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  loki:
    image: grafana/loki:latest
    ports:
      - "3100:3100"
    command: -config.file=/etc/loki/local-config.yaml
    volumes:
      - loki_data:/loki
    restart: unless-stopped

  promtail:
    image: grafana/promtail:latest
    volumes:
      - /var/log:/var/log:ro
      - promtail_config:/etc/promtail
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - loki

volumes:
  loki_data:
  promtail_config:

Configurable Options

PORTHost port(default: 3100)

Run the Deployment

Start all services defined in your compose file.

terminal

# Start the containers in detached mode
docker compose up -d

# Check if containers are running
docker compose ps

# View logs
docker compose logs -f

Configure Network Access

Open the port so you can access the application externally.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 3100/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3100

Skip the Terminal

Want one-click deploys? Try Server Compass.

Forget SSH and YAML files. Deploy Loki visually with Server Compass in just a few clicks.

Visual configuration UI
One-click deployment
Automatic SSL setup
Zero-downtime updates
Built-in monitoring
One-click rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Configure Promtail

Add Loki as Grafana data source

Create log dashboards

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Loki FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Loki

How do I deploy Loki with Server Compass?

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

Loki 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 Loki data?

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

How do I update Loki to the latest version?

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

Is Loki free to self-host?

Loki 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.