Nexus Repository

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Deploy Nexus Repository in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Nexus Repository

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

CLI Deployment

Deploy Nexus Repository Yourself

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

Establish SSH Connection

Connect to your remote server using SSH. Make sure you have your server credentials ready.

terminal

# Log into your server
ssh root@<your-server-ip>

# If using key-based auth
ssh -i ~/.ssh/my-key root@<your-server-ip>

First time? Docker not installed? Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Create Project Directory

Set up a directory to store your Docker configuration.

terminal

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

Configure Docker Compose

Add this configuration to your docker-compose.yml file:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  nexus:
    image: sonatype/nexus3:latest
    ports:
      - "8081:8081"
    volumes:
      - nexus_data:/nexus-data
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  nexus_data:

Required Settings

PORTHost port(default: 8081)

Start the Services

Execute the deployment and check the container status.

terminal

# Deploy the application
docker compose up -d

# Check container health
docker compose ps

# Monitor logs
docker compose logs -f --tail=100

Allow Incoming Connections

Enable network access by updating your firewall rules.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8081/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8081

Skip the Terminal

Too complicated? Let Server Compass handle it.

Skip the terminal and deploy Nexus Repository with a visual interface. Configure everything with clicks, not commands.

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After Deployment

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

Get initial admin password

Complete setup wizard

Create repositories

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Nexus Repository FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Nexus Repository

How do I deploy Nexus Repository with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Nexus Repository 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 Nexus Repository?

Nexus Repository requires a minimum of 2048MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 4096MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Nexus Repository data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Nexus Repository backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Nexus Repository to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Nexus Repository image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Nexus Repository free to self-host?

Nexus Repository 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.