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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Netdata
Infrastructure256MB+ RAM
Real-time performance monitoring
monitoringrealtimeperformance
Deploy Netdata in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Netdata
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 Netdata on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Netdata template in Server Compass to deploy a real-time server monitoring dashboard on your VPS, then verify the dashboard 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 Netdata
Use the template picker search to find Netdata in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Netdata template
Choose the Netdata template. Server Compass fills the Netdata service, persistent volumes, host metrics mounts, and dashboard port.
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Step 5Review the Netdata settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named netdata-demo and used host port 19999.
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Step 6Deploy Netdata
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the dashboard 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 Netdata image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Netdata is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Netdata app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open the Netdata dashboard in the browser
Click Open Application or open the application URL in a browser. The Netdata dashboard confirms that the monitoring service is reachable.
After Netdata Opens
- Do not expose Netdata directly to the public internet without a firewall, VPN, or authenticated reverse proxy.
- Remember that Netdata has broad host visibility through mounted system paths.
- Use a VPN, IP allowlist, firewall rule, or authenticated reverse proxy for production access.
- Configure alerts and notification routing after the dashboard is reachable.
- Review CPU, memory, disk, and container charts after first launch to confirm the agent is collecting data.
- Keep the Netdata image updated for monitoring, dependency, and security fixes.
Verified Result
The Netdata dashboard loaded successfully and /api/v1/info returned the expected Netdata response.
Netdata deployment questions
What does the Netdata template deploy?
It deploys the Netdata container with persistent config/cache/data volumes, host metrics mounts, and an exposed web dashboard on container port 19999.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 19999, which maps to the Netdata dashboard on container port 19999.
Why does this guide warn about public access?
Netdata exposes detailed host and container telemetry. For production, put it behind a VPN, firewall allowlist, or authenticated reverse proxy instead of leaving it open to the internet.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Netdata template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
CLI Deployment
Deploy Netdata Yourself
Want full control? Here's how to deploy Netdata yourself using Docker Compose.
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Access Your VPS Terminal
Use your terminal to securely access your server. You'll need your server's IP address.
terminal
# Connect via SSH
ssh root@your-vps-ip
# Alternative with key file
ssh -i /path/to/key root@your-vps-ipFirst time? Make sure Docker is installed on your VPS. Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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Set Up the Deployment Folder
Initialize a project folder on your server.
terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/netdata
cd ~/apps/netdata3
Set Up the Stack Definition
Use this Docker Compose configuration for your deployment:
docker-compose.yml
services:
netdata:
image: netdata/netdata:latest
ports:
- "19999:19999"
cap_add:
- SYS_PTRACE
security_opt:
- apparmor:unconfined
volumes:
- netdata_config:/etc/netdata
- netdata_lib:/var/lib/netdata
- netdata_cache:/var/cache/netdata
- /etc/passwd:/host/etc/passwd:ro
- /etc/group:/host/etc/group:ro
- /proc:/host/proc:ro
- /sys:/host/sys:ro
- /etc/os-release:/host/etc/os-release:ro
restart: unless-stopped
volumes:
netdata_config:
netdata_lib:
netdata_cache:
Required Settings
PORTHost port(default: 19999)4
Start the Containers
Bring up your containers in detached mode.
terminal
# Start all services
docker compose up -d
# List running containers
docker compose ps
# Watch the logs
docker compose logs -f5
Set Up Firewall Rules
Allow the application port through your server's firewall.
terminal
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 19999/tcp
sudo ufw reload
# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:19999Skip the Terminal
Let Server Compass do the heavy lifting.
Skip the terminal and deploy Netdata with a visual interface. Configure everything with clicks, not commands.
- Beautiful interface
- One-click deploys
- Let's Encrypt SSL
- Zero downtime
- Container monitoring
- Easy rollbacks
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After Deployment
After deploying Netdata with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Access dashboard
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Configure alerts
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Set up cloud sync (optional)
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Netdata FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Netdata
How do I deploy Netdata with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Netdata 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 Netdata?
Netdata 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 Netdata data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Netdata backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Netdata to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Netdata image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Netdata free to self-host?
Netdata 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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