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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Speedtest Tracker
Infrastructure256MB+ RAM
Self-hosted internet speed tracking application with historical data and charts
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Deploy Speedtest Tracker in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Speedtest Tracker
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 Speedtest Tracker on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Speedtest Tracker template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted internet speed monitoring dashboard on your VPS, then verify the login page 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 Speedtest Tracker
Use the template picker search to find Speedtest Tracker in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Speedtest Tracker template
Choose the Speedtest Tracker template. Server Compass fills the web service, persistent config volume, generated app key, schedule, and public ports.
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Step 5Review the Speedtest Tracker settings
Confirm the app name, generated secret values, and compose service. In this run, the app was named speedtest-tracker-demo and used host port 8080 for HTTP.
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Step 6Deploy Speedtest Tracker
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Speedtest Tracker HTTP and HTTPS ports are 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 Speedtest Tracker image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Speedtest Tracker is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Speedtest Tracker app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Speedtest Tracker in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Speedtest Tracker login page confirms the monitoring dashboard is reachable.
After Speedtest Tracker Opens
- Log in with the default admin account from the template notes and change the password immediately.
- Use a VPN, IP allowlist, firewall rule, or authenticated reverse proxy for production access.
- Keep the generated APP_KEY secure because it protects encrypted application data.
- Tune the scheduled test interval so it matches your monitoring needs and avoids unnecessary bandwidth usage.
- Configure notifications after the first successful speed test if you want outage or threshold alerts.
- Keep the Speedtest Tracker image updated for dependency and security fixes.
Verified Result
The Speedtest Tracker login page loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Speedtest Tracker deployment questions
What does the Speedtest Tracker template deploy?
It deploys the Speedtest Tracker container with an SQLite-backed persistent config volume and public HTTP and HTTPS ports.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 8080 for HTTP, which maps to Speedtest Tracker container port 80. The template also generates an HTTPS host port mapped to container port 443.
What are the first-login credentials?
The template notes list the default account as [email protected] with password. Change it immediately after first login.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Speedtest Tracker template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Terminal Deployment
Speedtest Tracker CLI Deployment
Deploy Speedtest Tracker the traditional way with SSH and Docker Compose.
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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/speedtest-tracker
cd ~/apps/speedtest-tracker3
Create Deployment Configuration
Create a docker-compose.yml file with the following configuration:
docker-compose.yml
services:
speedtest:
image: ghcr.io/alexjustesen/speedtest-tracker:latest
ports:
- "8080:80"
- "8443:443"
environment:
- PUID=1000
- PGID=1000
- APP_KEY=<your-app-key>
- APP_URL=http://localhost:8080
- SPEEDTEST_SCHEDULE=*/30 * * * *
- APP_TIMEZONE=UTC
- DB_CONNECTION=sqlite
volumes:
- speedtest_config:/config
restart: unless-stopped
volumes:
speedtest_config:
Deployment Settings
PORTHTTP port to expose(default: 8080)HTTPS_PORTHTTPS port to expose(default: 8443)APP_KEYEncryption key4
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 8080/tcp
sudo ufw reload
# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8080Skip the Terminal
Skip the command line. Deploy visually.
Server Compass makes deploying Speedtest Tracker effortless. Visual setup, one-click deploy, done.
- Visual config editor
- Instant deployment
- Automatic HTTPS
- Smooth updates
- Live monitoring
- Quick rollbacks
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After Deployment
After deploying Speedtest Tracker with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Open the Speedtest Tracker URL in your browser
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Log in with default credentials ([email protected] / password)
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Change the default password
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Configure scheduled speed tests
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Speedtest Tracker FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Speedtest Tracker
How do I deploy Speedtest Tracker with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Speedtest Tracker 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 Speedtest Tracker?
Speedtest Tracker 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 Speedtest Tracker data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Speedtest Tracker backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Speedtest Tracker to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Speedtest Tracker image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Speedtest Tracker free to self-host?
Speedtest Tracker 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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