SigNoz

Infrastructure4096MB+ RAM

Open-source APM and observability platform

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Deploy SigNoz in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select SigNoz

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Manual Deployment Guide

Manual SigNoz Setup

For terminal enthusiasts: deploy SigNoz manually with these simple steps.

Open a Terminal Connection

Start by opening a terminal window and connecting to your VPS via SSH.

terminal

# Connect to your VPS
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Or with a specific SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-key root@your-server-ip

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

Create Application Directory

Create a dedicated space for your application deployment.

terminal

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

Create Deployment Configuration

Create a docker-compose.yml file with the following configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  signoz:
    image: signoz/signoz:latest
    ports:
      - "3301:3301"
    environment:
      - SIGNOZ_WEB_URL=<your-web-url>
    volumes:
      - signoz_data:/var/lib/signoz
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - clickhouse

  clickhouse:
    image: clickhouse/clickhouse-server:latest
    volumes:
      - clickhouse_data:/var/lib/clickhouse
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  signoz_data:
  clickhouse_data:

Environment Configuration

PORTWeb UI port(default: 3301)

WEB_URLWeb URL

Launch Your Application

Deploy the stack and monitor the startup process.

terminal

# Spin up containers
docker compose up -d

# Verify deployment
docker compose ps

# Check logs for errors
docker compose logs -f

Enable External Access

Set up firewall rules to permit incoming connections.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 3301/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3301

Skip the Terminal

Skip the command line. Deploy visually.

Deploy SigNoz without touching the command line. Server Compass gives you a clean UI for one-click deployments.

Visual config editor
Instant deployment
Automatic HTTPS
Smooth updates
Live monitoring
Quick rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Run migrations

Create superuser

Create organization and project

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

SigNoz FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting SigNoz

How do I deploy SigNoz with Server Compass?

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

SigNoz requires a minimum of 4096MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 8192MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing SigNoz data?

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

How do I update SigNoz to the latest version?

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

Is SigNoz free to self-host?

SigNoz 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.