MinIO

Infrastructure256MB+ RAM

S3-compatible object storage

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Deploy MinIO in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select MinIO

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Manual Deployment Guide

Manual MinIO Setup

For terminal enthusiasts: deploy MinIO manually with these simple steps.

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-ip

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

Create Application Directory

Create a dedicated space for your application deployment.

terminal

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

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 password

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 -f

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:9000

Skip 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

Access console

Create buckets

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.