Deploy ArchiveBox on Your Own Server
Open-source self-hosted web archiving.
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What is ArchiveBox?
ArchiveBox is a powerful, self-hosted internet archiving solution to collect, save, and view sites you want to preserve offline. please note ArchiveBox NEED you to run some command lines to create the account and does not allow to create a default account.
Self-Host ArchiveBox
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:
archivebox:
environment:
ALLOWED_HOSTS: "*"
MEDIA_MAX_SIZE: 750m
volumes:
- archivebox-data:/data
volumes:
archivebox-data: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:8000
Why Self-Host ArchiveBox?
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
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