Ollama + Open WebUI

Development8192MB+ RAM

Self-hosted AI stack: Ollama LLM runtime with Open WebUI — a ChatGPT-like interface. Pre-wired together, zero config.

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Deploy Ollama + Open WebUI in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Ollama + Open WebUI

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

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CLI Deployment

Deploy Ollama + Open WebUI Yourself

Want full control? Here's how to deploy Ollama + Open WebUI 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/ollama-webui
cd ~/apps/ollama-webui

Set Up the Stack Definition

Use this Docker Compose configuration for your deployment:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  ollama:
    image: ollama/ollama:latest
    volumes:
      - ollama_data:/root/.ollama
    environment:
      - OLLAMA_KEEP_ALIVE=5m
    restart: unless-stopped

  open-webui:
    image: ghcr.io/open-webui/open-webui:main
    ports:
      - "3000:8080"
    environment:
      - OLLAMA_BASE_URL=http://ollama:11434
      - WEBUI_SECRET_KEY=<your-secret-key>
      - ENABLE_SIGNUP=true
    volumes:
      - open_webui_data:/app/backend/data
    depends_on:
      - ollama
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  ollama_data:
  open_webui_data:

Required Settings

PORTHost port for Open WebUI(default: 3000)

SECRET_KEYSession secret key

KEEP_ALIVEModel keep-alive duration(default: 5m)

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 3000/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3000

Skip the Terminal

Let Server Compass do the heavy lifting.

Skip the terminal and deploy Ollama + Open WebUI 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 Ollama + Open WebUI with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Visit the Open WebUI URL and register the first account (becomes admin)

Open the Ollama tab in ServerCompass to pull models

Start chatting — models are instantly available in the interface

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Ollama + Open WebUI FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Ollama + Open WebUI

How do I deploy Ollama + Open WebUI with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Ollama + Open WebUI 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 Ollama + Open WebUI?

Ollama + Open WebUI requires a minimum of 8192MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 16384MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Ollama + Open WebUI data?

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

How do I update Ollama + Open WebUI to the latest version?

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

Is Ollama + Open WebUI free to self-host?

Ollama + Open WebUI 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.