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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Opengist
Application256MB+ RAM
Self-hosted pastebin powered by Git — share code snippets, notes, and files with syntax highlighting, version history, and visibility controls
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Deploy Opengist in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Opengist
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 Opengist on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Opengist template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted Git-backed pastebin for code snippets, notes, and files, then verify the web 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 Opengist
Use the template picker search to find Opengist in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Opengist template
Choose the Opengist template. Server Compass fills the web service, host port mapping, and persistent gist data volume.
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Step 5Review the Opengist settings
Confirm the app name and web UI port. In this run, the app was named opengist-demo and used host port 4172.
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Step 6Deploy Opengist
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Opengist 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 Opengist image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Opengist is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Opengist app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Opengist in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Opengist page confirms the pastebin service is reachable.
After Opengist Opens
- Sign up for the first account; it becomes the admin account.
- Create a first gist or import existing snippets to verify write access.
- Disable open registration from admin settings if the instance should be private.
- Back up the Opengist data volume because it contains gists, Git repositories, and the SQLite database.
Verified Result
The Opengist web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Opengist deployment questions
What does the Opengist template deploy?
It deploys the Opengist web app with a persistent data volume for Git-backed gists, accounts, and application data.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4172, which maps to the Opengist web UI on container port 6157.
Does Opengist need setup after deployment?
Yes. Sign up for the first account, then decide whether to keep public registration open.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Opengist template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Opengist with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Visit the application URL
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Sign up as the first user (becomes admin)
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Disable open registration if you don't want public signups
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Create your first gist or import existing ones
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Opengist FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Opengist
How do I deploy Opengist with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Opengist 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 Opengist?
Opengist 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 Opengist data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Opengist backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Opengist to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Opengist image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Opengist free to self-host?
Opengist 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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