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Deploy BookStack on Your Own Server

A platform to create documentation/wiki content built with PHP & Laravel

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What is BookStack?

A platform to create documentation/wiki content built with PHP & Laravel. GitHub: https://github.com/BookStackApp/BookStack

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Self-Host BookStack

Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.

1

Install Docker

Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.

curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
2

Configure

Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.

3

Deploy

Copy the configuration and run it on your server.

services:
  bookstack:
    image: lscr.io/linuxserver/bookstack:v24.10-ls172
    environment:
      APP_KEY: ""
      APP_URL: http://bookstack.your-domain.com
      DB_DATABASE: bookstackapp
      DB_HOST: bookstack-db
      DB_PASSWORD: d9b99ee5bcdb4bb5
      DB_PORT: "3306"
      DB_USERNAME: bookstack
      PGID: "1000"
      PUID: "1000"
    volumes:
      - bookstack-config:/config
  bookstack-db:
    image: lscr.io/linuxserver/mariadb:10.11.10-r0-ls161
    environment:
      MYSQL_DATABASE: bookstackapp
      MYSQL_PASSWORD: d9b99ee5bcdb4bb5
      MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: d9b99ee5bcdb4bb5
      MYSQL_USER: bookstack
      PGID: "1000"
      PUID: "1000"
      TZ: Etc/UTC
    volumes:
      - bookstack-db-config:/config
volumes:
  bookstack-config: {}
  bookstack-db-config: {}

Then run:

docker compose up -d
4

Access

Once started, access your app at http://localhost:80

Why Self-Host BookStack?

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

lscr.io/linuxserver/bookstack:${bookstack_version}

Official Docs

www.bookstackapp.com

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