Vaultwarden

Application128MB+ RAM

Lightweight Bitwarden-compatible password manager

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Deploy Vaultwarden in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Vaultwarden

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

DIY Deployment

Self-Host Vaultwarden with Docker

Take the DIY route and deploy Vaultwarden on your own server using Docker.

Connect to Your VPS via SSH

Fire up your terminal application and establish a connection to your remote server.

terminal

# Access your VPS
ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

# With SSH key authentication
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-private-key root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

First time? Ensure Docker is installed first: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Initialize Project Folder

Create a folder to house your Docker Compose configuration.

terminal

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

Create Docker Configuration

Define your services in a docker-compose.yml file:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  vaultwarden:
    image: vaultwarden/server:latest
    ports:
      - "8080:80"
    environment:
      - ADMIN_TOKEN=<your-admin-token>
      - SIGNUPS_ALLOWED=true
    volumes:
      - vaultwarden_data:/data
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  vaultwarden_data:

Configurable Options

PORTHost port(default: 8080)

ADMIN_TOKENAdmin token

SIGNUPS_ALLOWEDAllow signups(default: true)

Execute the Deployment

Start your containers and verify they're running correctly.

terminal

# Launch the stack
docker compose up -d

# Verify container status
docker compose ps

# Follow the logs
docker compose logs --follow

Allow Network Access

Update UFW rules to allow traffic on the application port.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8080

Skip the Terminal

Don't want to type commands? We've got you.

Forget SSH and YAML files. Deploy Vaultwarden visually with Server Compass in just a few clicks.

No terminal required
Point-and-click setup
Auto SSL certificates
Rolling deployments
Health monitoring
Instant rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Set up HTTPS via reverse proxy

Create account

Disable signups after setup

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Vaultwarden FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Vaultwarden

How do I deploy Vaultwarden with Server Compass?

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

Vaultwarden requires a minimum of 128MB 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 Vaultwarden data?

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

How do I update Vaultwarden to the latest version?

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

Is Vaultwarden free to self-host?

Vaultwarden 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.