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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
Select the tutorial-vps VPS, open the Apps tab, and start a new app deployment. Keep sensitive server details hidden before capturing or sharing screenshots.
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MinIO
Infrastructure256MB+ RAM
S3-compatible object storage
storages3object-storage
Deploy MinIO in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select MinIO
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 MinIO on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the MinIO template in Server Compass to deploy S3-compatible object storage on your VPS, then verify the MinIO Console in a browser.
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 MinIO
Use the template picker search to find MinIO in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the MinIO template
Choose the MinIO template. Server Compass fills the MinIO service, the persistent data volume, API and Console ports, and root credentials.
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Step 5Review the MinIO settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named minio-demo and the Console used host port 9001.
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Step 6Deploy MinIO
Review the generated environment values, keep the root password masked, confirm the API and Console ports are 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 MinIO image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm MinIO is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the MinIO app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open MinIO in the browser
Open the Console URL in a browser. The MinIO login screen confirms the deployed object storage service is reachable and ready for bucket setup.
After MinIO Opens
- Store the root credentials in a secure password manager.
- Create a dedicated access key for each application instead of using root credentials.
- Add a domain and HTTPS before exposing MinIO to production clients.
- Create buckets and lifecycle policies for the workloads that will use the S3 API.
- Back up the MinIO data volume before storing production objects.
Verified Result
The MinIO Console loaded successfully in a browser and displayed the login screen.
MinIO deployment questions
What does the MinIO template deploy?
It deploys the official MinIO container with a persistent data volume, an S3-compatible API port, and a separate web Console port.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 9001 for the MinIO Console, which maps to container port 9001.
Why does the browser verification stop at the login screen?
A fresh MinIO deployment is considered reachable when the Console login screen loads. The public guide stops before signing in because root credentials are sensitive.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the MinIO template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Manual Deployment Guide
Manual MinIO Setup
For terminal enthusiasts: deploy MinIO manually with these simple steps.
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Open a Terminal Connection
Start by opening a terminal window and connecting to your VPS via SSH.
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 Application Directory
Create a dedicated space for your application deployment.
terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/minio
cd ~/apps/minio3
Create Deployment Configuration
Create a docker-compose.yml file with the following configuration:
docker-compose.yml
services:
minio:
image: minio/minio:latest
ports:
- "9000:9000"
- "9001:9001"
environment:
- MINIO_ROOT_USER=minioadmin
- MINIO_ROOT_PASSWORD=<your-root-password>
command: server /data --console-address ":9001"
volumes:
- minio_data:/data
restart: unless-stopped
volumes:
minio_data:
Environment Configuration
PORTAPI port(default: 9000)CONSOLE_PORTConsole port(default: 9001)ROOT_USERRoot user(default: minioadmin)ROOT_PASSWORDRoot password4
Launch Your Application
Deploy the stack and monitor the startup process.
terminal
# Spin up containers
docker compose up -d
# Verify deployment
docker compose ps
# Check logs for errors
docker compose logs -f5
Enable External Access
Set up firewall rules to permit incoming connections.
terminal
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 9000/tcp
sudo ufw reload
# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:9000Skip the Terminal
Skip the command line. Deploy visually.
Deploy MinIO without touching the command line. Server Compass gives you a clean UI for one-click deployments.
- Visual config editor
- Instant deployment
- Automatic HTTPS
- Smooth updates
- Live monitoring
- Quick rollbacks
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After Deployment
After deploying MinIO with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Access console
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Create buckets
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Configure access policies
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
MinIO FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting MinIO
How do I deploy MinIO with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select MinIO 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 MinIO?
MinIO 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 MinIO data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard MinIO backup and restore procedures.
How do I update MinIO to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest MinIO image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is MinIO free to self-host?
MinIO 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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