Pocket ID

Infrastructure256MB+ RAM

Simple, passkey-first OIDC identity provider - replace Authelia/Keycloak for self-hosted SSO with a minimal footprint

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Deploy Pocket ID in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Pocket ID

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

After Deployment

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

Open /setup and create the initial admin user (register a passkey, not a password)

Add OIDC clients for each app you want to protect (note the client ID/secret and redirect URI)

Invite additional users from the admin panel - each user registers their own passkey

Configure SMTP under Settings if you want password-reset or invitation emails

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Pocket ID FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Pocket ID

How do I deploy Pocket ID with Server Compass?

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

Pocket ID 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 Pocket ID data?

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

How do I update Pocket ID to the latest version?

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

Is Pocket ID free to self-host?

Pocket ID 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.