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Deploy ownCloud in 3 Steps

1

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

2

Select ownCloud

Choose from our template library

3

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required
CLI Deployment

Deploy ownCloud Yourself

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

1

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

2

Set Up the Deployment Folder

Initialize a project folder on your server.

terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/owncloud
cd ~/apps/owncloud
3

Set Up the Stack Definition

Use this Docker Compose configuration for your deployment:

docker-compose.yml
services:
  owncloud:
    image: owncloud/server:latest
    ports:
      - "8080:8080"
    environment:
      - OWNCLOUD_DOMAIN=<your-domain>
      - OWNCLOUD_DB_TYPE=mysql
      - OWNCLOUD_DB_HOST=db
      - OWNCLOUD_DB_NAME=owncloud
      - OWNCLOUD_DB_USERNAME=owncloud
      - OWNCLOUD_DB_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - OWNCLOUD_ADMIN_USERNAME=admin
      - OWNCLOUD_ADMIN_PASSWORD=<your-admin-password>
      - OWNCLOUD_REDIS_ENABLED=true
      - OWNCLOUD_REDIS_HOST=redis
    volumes:
      - owncloud_data:/mnt/data
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - db
      - redis

  db:
    image: mariadb:11
    environment:
      - MARIADB_ROOT_PASSWORD=<your-db-root-password>
      - MARIADB_DATABASE=owncloud
      - MARIADB_USER=owncloud
      - MARIADB_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
    volumes:
      - mysql_data:/var/lib/mysql
    restart: unless-stopped

  redis:
    image: redis:7-alpine
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  owncloud_data:
  mysql_data:
Required Settings
PORTHost port(default: 8080)
DOMAINDomain
ADMIN_USERAdmin user(default: admin)
ADMIN_PASSWORDAdmin password
DB_PASSWORDDB password
DB_ROOT_PASSWORDRoot password
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 -f
5

Set Up Firewall Rules

Allow the application port through your server's firewall.

terminal
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8080
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After Deployment

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

1

Login with admin credentials

2

Install apps

3

Configure sharing

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

ownCloud FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting ownCloud

How do I deploy ownCloud with Server Compass?

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

ownCloud requires a minimum of 512MB 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 ownCloud data?

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

How do I update ownCloud to the latest version?

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

Is ownCloud free to self-host?

ownCloud 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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