Picsur
Self-hosted image sharing service with on-the-fly conversion and resizing (alternative to Imgur)
Deploy Picsur in 3 Steps
Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
Select Picsur
Choose from our template library
Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
After Deployment
After deploying Picsur with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
Open http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:{{PORT}} and log in as `admin` with the password you configured
Change the admin password from the user settings
Configure upload limits, allowed formats, and anonymous-upload policy under Admin Settings
(Optional) Set up the ShareX integration by copying the config from your user profile page
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Picsur FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Picsur
How do I deploy Picsur with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Picsur 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 Picsur?
Picsur 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 Picsur data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Picsur backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Picsur to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Picsur image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Picsur free to self-host?
Picsur 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.
Ready to Self-Host Picsur?
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