PhotoPrism

Application2048MB+ RAM

AI-powered photo management

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Deploy PhotoPrism in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select PhotoPrism

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

DIY Deployment

Self-Host PhotoPrism with Docker

Take the DIY route and deploy PhotoPrism on your own server using Docker.

Log into Your Server

Access your server's command line by opening a terminal and running the SSH command below.

terminal

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

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

First time? Need Docker? Install it: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Prepare the Install Location

Set up the folder structure for your Docker deployment.

terminal

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

Create docker-compose.yml

Set up your Docker Compose file with this configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  photoprism:
    image: photoprism/photoprism:latest
    ports:
      - "2342:2342"
    environment:
      - PHOTOPRISM_ADMIN_USER=admin
      - PHOTOPRISM_ADMIN_PASSWORD=<your-admin-password>
      - PHOTOPRISM_SITE_URL=<your-site-url>
      - PHOTOPRISM_DATABASE_DRIVER=mysql
      - PHOTOPRISM_DATABASE_SERVER=db:3306
      - PHOTOPRISM_DATABASE_NAME=photoprism
      - PHOTOPRISM_DATABASE_USER=photoprism
      - PHOTOPRISM_DATABASE_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
    volumes:
      - photoprism_originals:/photoprism/originals
      - photoprism_storage:/photoprism/storage
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - db

  db:
    image: mariadb:10.11
    environment:
      - MARIADB_ROOT_PASSWORD=<your-db-root-password>
      - MARIADB_DATABASE=photoprism
      - MARIADB_USER=photoprism
      - MARIADB_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
    volumes:
      - mariadb_data:/var/lib/mysql
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  photoprism_originals:
  photoprism_storage:
  mariadb_data:

Configurable Options

PORTHost port(default: 2342)

SITE_URLSite URL

ADMIN_USERAdmin user(default: admin)

ADMIN_PASSWORDAdmin password

DB_PASSWORDDB password

DB_ROOT_PASSWORDRoot password

Run the Deployment

Start all services defined in your compose file.

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 Network Access

Open the port so you can access the application externally.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 2342/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:2342

Skip the Terminal

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Forget SSH and YAML files. Deploy PhotoPrism visually with Server Compass in just a few clicks.

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

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PhotoPrism FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting PhotoPrism

How do I deploy PhotoPrism with Server Compass?

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

PhotoPrism 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 PhotoPrism data?

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

How do I update PhotoPrism to the latest version?

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

Is PhotoPrism free to self-host?

PhotoPrism 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.