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SigNoz
Infrastructure4096MB+ RAM
Open-source APM and observability platform
apmobservabilitytracingdatadog-alternative
Deploy SigNoz in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select SigNoz
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy SigNoz on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the SigNoz template in Server Compass to deploy an open-source observability dashboard on your VPS, then verify the web UI in a browser.
About 10 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for SigNoz
Use the template picker search to find SigNoz in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the SigNoz template
Choose the SigNoz template. Server Compass fills the SigNoz service, ClickHouse dependency, persistent volumes, public URL, and web UI port.
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Step 5Review the SigNoz settings
Confirm the app name, public URL, and compose services. In this run, the app was named signoz-demo and used host port 3301.
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Step 6Deploy SigNoz
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the dashboard port is available, and click Deploy.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the SigNoz image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm SigNoz is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the SigNoz app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open the SigNoz dashboard in the browser
Click Open Application or open the application URL in a browser. The SigNoz dashboard confirms that the monitoring service is reachable.
After SigNoz Opens
- Do not expose SigNoz directly to the public internet without a firewall, VPN, or authenticated reverse proxy.
- Create the first admin account before sending production telemetry.
- Use a VPN, IP allowlist, firewall rule, or authenticated reverse proxy for production access.
- Configure OpenTelemetry collectors and ingestion endpoints after the dashboard is reachable.
- Monitor ClickHouse disk and memory usage as telemetry volume grows.
- Keep the SigNoz and ClickHouse images updated for observability, dependency, and security fixes.
SigNoz deployment questions
What does the SigNoz template deploy?
It deploys the SigNoz web service with a ClickHouse dependency, persistent data volumes, and an exposed web UI on container port 8080.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 3301, which maps to the SigNoz dashboard on container port 8080.
Why does this guide warn about public access?
SigNoz can expose application traces, metrics, logs, and internal service names. For production, put it behind a VPN, firewall allowlist, or authenticated reverse proxy instead of leaving it open to the internet.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the SigNoz template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Manual Deployment Guide
Manual SigNoz Setup
For terminal enthusiasts: deploy SigNoz manually with these simple steps.
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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-ipFirst time? Docker required! Install it with: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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Create Application Directory
Create a dedicated space for your application deployment.
terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/signoz
cd ~/apps/signoz3
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 URL4
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 -f5
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:3301Skip the Terminal
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- 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
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Run migrations
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Create superuser
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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.
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