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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Memos
Application128MB+ RAM
Privacy-first lightweight note-taking service
notesmemoprivacy
Deploy Memos in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Memos
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 Memos on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Memos template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted privacy-first lightweight note-taking service on your VPS, then verify the Memos 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 Memos
Use the template picker search to find Memos in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Memos template
Choose the Memos template. Server Compass fills the Memos image, host port, persistent notes data volume.
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Step 5Review the Memos settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named memos-demo and used host port 5230.
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Step 6Deploy Memos
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 Memos image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Memos is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Memos app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Memos in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Memos web UI confirms the site is reachable.
After Memos Opens
- Create the first Memos account; the first user becomes the administrator.
- Configure HTTPS and user access before production use.
- Add a domain and HTTPS before exposing the notes workspace to users.
- Back up the Memos data volume before relying on it for production notes.
Memos deployment questions
What does the Memos template deploy?
It deploys Memos with a persistent data volume for notes.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 5230, which maps to the Memos web server on container port 80.
Why does the guide stop at the first-run web UI?
The tutorial verifies the clean first-run web UI because real notes, users, and access settings depend on the production server.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Memos template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
DIY Deployment
Self-Host Memos with Docker
Take the DIY route and deploy Memos on your own server using Docker.
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Remote into Your Server
Initiate a secure shell connection to your server using the command below.
terminal
# Connect to your VPS
ssh root@your-server-ip
# Or with a specific SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-key root@your-server-ipFirst time? Docker required! Install it with: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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Create the App Directory
Organize your deployment by creating a dedicated project folder.
terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/memos
cd ~/apps/memos3
Write Your docker-compose.yml
Create a new docker-compose.yml file and paste this configuration:
docker-compose.yml
services:
memos:
image: neosmemo/memos:stable
ports:
- "5230:5230"
volumes:
- memos_data:/var/opt/memos
restart: unless-stopped
volumes:
memos_data:
Configurable Options
PORTHost port(default: 5230)4
Launch the Containers
Start the services and tail the logs to verify startup.
terminal
# Spin up containers
docker compose up -d
# Verify deployment
docker compose ps
# Check logs for errors
docker compose logs -f5
Open Firewall Ports
Open the required port in your firewall to allow access.
terminal
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 5230/tcp
sudo ufw reload
# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:5230Skip the Terminal
Want the easy way? Try Server Compass.
Forget SSH and YAML files. Deploy Memos visually with Server Compass in just a few clicks.
- Visual config editor
- Instant deployment
- Automatic HTTPS
- Smooth updates
- Live monitoring
- Quick rollbacks
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After Deployment
After deploying Memos with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Log in with credentials
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Start creating notes
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Memos FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Memos
How do I deploy Memos with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Memos 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 Memos?
Memos requires a minimum of 128MB 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 Memos data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Memos backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Memos to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Memos image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Memos free to self-host?
Memos 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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