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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Movary
Application512MB+ RAM
Self-hosted movie history tracker — log watched films, ratings, and import from Trakt/Letterboxd
applicationmediamovaryopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy Movary in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Movary
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 Movary on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Movary template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted movie history tracker with MariaDB on your VPS, then verify the signup UI 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 Movary
Use the template picker search to find Movary in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Movary template
Choose the Movary template. Server Compass fills the Movary web service, MariaDB database, storage volume, and database passwords.
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Step 5Review the Movary settings
Confirm the app name, web UI port, and generated secrets. In this run, the app was named movary-demo and used host web port 4233.
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Step 6Deploy Movary
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Movary web port is available, and click Deploy.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Movary image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Movary is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Movary app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Movary in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Movary signup or login page confirms the movie tracker is reachable.
After Movary Opens
- Create the first account from the Movary web UI.
- Add a TMDB API key in user settings so Movary can fetch posters and metadata.
- Disable open registration from admin settings after your account is created.
- Back up the Movary storage and MariaDB volumes before production use.
- Use HTTPS to protect login cookies and movie history data.
Verified Result
The Movary web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Movary deployment questions
What does the Movary template deploy?
It deploys the Movary movie history web app with MariaDB storage and a persistent app storage volume.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4233, which maps to the Movary web UI on container port 8080.
Does Movary need setup after deployment?
Yes. Open the web UI, create the first account, add a TMDB API key, and start importing or logging watched films.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Movary template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Movary with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Open the URL and create your account
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Add a TMDB API key in user settings
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Disable open registration from the admin panel
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Optionally import history from Trakt, Letterboxd, IMDb, or Netflix
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Start logging watched films from the dashboard
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Movary FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Movary
How do I deploy Movary with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Movary 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 Movary?
Movary 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 Movary data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Movary backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Movary to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Movary image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Movary free to self-host?
Movary 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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