PeerTube

Application1024MB+ RAM

Decentralized video hosting platform

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Deploy PeerTube in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select PeerTube

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Do It Yourself

Deploy PeerTube via Command Line

Prefer the command line? Follow this step-by-step guide to deploy PeerTube manually on your VPS.

Start a Secure Shell Session

Open your terminal and connect to your server. Replace the IP address with your VPS IP.

terminal

# SSH into your server
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Using a custom SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa root@your-server-ip

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Prepare Your Workspace

Set up a clean directory for your application.

terminal

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

Set Up Container Configuration

Set up the container stack using this Docker Compose configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  peertube:
    image: chocobozzz/peertube:production-bookworm
    ports:
      - "9000:9000"
    environment:
      - PEERTUBE_WEBSERVER_HOSTNAME=<your-hostname>
      - PEERTUBE_WEBSERVER_PORT=9000
      - PEERTUBE_WEBSERVER_HTTPS=false
      - PEERTUBE_DB_USERNAME=peertube
      - PEERTUBE_DB_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - PEERTUBE_DB_HOSTNAME=db
      - PEERTUBE_REDIS_HOSTNAME=redis
      - PEERTUBE_SECRET=<your-secret>
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    volumes:
      - peertube_data:/data
      - peertube_config:/config
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy
      redis:
        condition: service_healthy

  db:
    image: postgres:16-alpine
    environment:
      - POSTGRES_USER=peertube
      - POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - POSTGRES_DB=peertube
    volumes:
      - postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    restart: unless-stopped
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD-SHELL", "pg_isready -U peertube"]
      interval: 10s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 5

  redis:
    image: redis:7-alpine
    restart: unless-stopped
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD", "redis-cli", "ping"]
      interval: 10s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 5

volumes:
  peertube_data:
  peertube_config:
  postgres_data:

Configuration Variables

PORTHost port(default: 9000)

HOSTNAMEHostname

SECRETSecret

DB_PASSWORDDB password

Bring Up the Application

Launch your application stack in the background.

terminal

# Start the containers in detached mode
docker compose up -d

# Check if containers are running
docker compose ps

# View logs
docker compose logs -f

Configure Firewall

Configure your firewall to permit external connections.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 9000/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:9000

Skip the Terminal

Prefer a visual interface? Use Server Compass.

Deploy PeerTube with a beautiful UI instead. No SSH, no YAML editing, no terminal commands. Just click, configure, and deploy in under 3 minutes.

Visual configuration UI
One-click deployment
Automatic SSL setup
Zero-downtime updates
Built-in monitoring
One-click rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Create admin account

Configure instance settings

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

PeerTube FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting PeerTube

How do I deploy PeerTube with Server Compass?

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

PeerTube requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing PeerTube data?

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

How do I update PeerTube to the latest version?

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

Is PeerTube free to self-host?

PeerTube 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.