Scrutiny
WebUI for hard drive SMART monitoring with real-time health, temperature, and failure prediction
Deploy Scrutiny in 3 Steps
Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
Select Scrutiny
Choose from our template library
Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
After Deployment
After deploying Scrutiny with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
Wait 1-2 minutes for Scrutiny to enumerate physical disks
Open the UI and verify all expected drives show up with SMART data
Set the scan schedule under Settings > Schedule (default daily)
Configure notifications (webhook, email, Discord) under Settings > Notify for failure alerts
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Scrutiny FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Scrutiny
How do I deploy Scrutiny with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Scrutiny 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 Scrutiny?
Scrutiny 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 Scrutiny data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Scrutiny backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Scrutiny to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Scrutiny image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Scrutiny free to self-host?
Scrutiny 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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