Netdata

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Deploy Netdata in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Netdata

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

CLI Deployment

Deploy Netdata Yourself

Want full control? Here's how to deploy Netdata yourself using Docker Compose.

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-ip

First time? Make sure Docker is installed on your VPS. Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

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/netdata

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)

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 -f

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:19999

Skip 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
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Zero downtime
Container monitoring
Easy rollbacks

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After Deployment

After deploying Netdata with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Access dashboard

Configure alerts

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.