Deploy CodiMD on Your Own Server
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What is CodiMD?
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Self-Host CodiMD
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.
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
codimd:
image: linuxserver/codimd:1.6.0-ls44
environment:
DB_HOST: codimd-mariadb
DB_NAME: codimd
DB_PASS: 9dbb3b24b0dafe4b
DB_PORT: "3306"
DB_USER: codimd
PGID: "1000"
PUID: "1000"
TZ: Europe/London
volumes:
- codimd-config:/config
codimd-mariadb:
image: linuxserver/mariadb:110.4.14mariabionic-ls77
environment:
MYSQL_DATABASE: codimd
MYSQL_PASSWORD: 9dbb3b24b0dafe4b
MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: 9dbb3b24b0dafe4b
MYSQL_USER: codimd
PGID: "1000"
PUID: "1000"
TZ: Europe/London
volumes:
- codimd-mariadb-config:/config
volumes:
codimd-config: {}
codimd-mariadb-config: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:3000
Why Self-Host CodiMD?
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
linuxserver/codimd:1.6.0-ls44Official Docs
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