Deploy ArangoDB on Your Own Server
ArangoDB is native multi-model database for using and combining graph, document and key/value models
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What is ArangoDB?
ArangoDB is a multi-model, open-source database with flexible data models for documents, graphs, and key-values. Build high performance applications using a convenient SQL-like query language or JavaScript extensions. Use ACID transactions if you require them. Scale horizontally and vertically with a few mouse clicks.
Self-Host ArangoDB
Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.
Install Docker
Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
Configure
Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.
General
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
arangodb-db:
image: arangodb:3.4
environment:
ARANGO_ROOT_PASSWORD: ""
volumes:
- arangodb-db-data:/var/lib/arangodb3
- arangodb-db-apps-data:/var/lib/arangodb3-apps
volumes:
arangodb-db-data: {}
arangodb-db-apps-data: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:8529
Why Self-Host ArangoDB?
Full Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.
No Monthly Fees
Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.
Complete Control
Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.
Privacy & Compliance
Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.
Technical Details
Docker Image
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