Memos

Application128MB+ RAM

Privacy-first lightweight note-taking service

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Deploy Memos in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Memos

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

DIY Deployment

Self-Host Memos with Docker

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

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-ip

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

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/memos

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)

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 -f

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:5230

Skip 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

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.