Deploy FileRun - No DB on Your Own Server

FileRun is a self-hosted Google Drive alternative. It is a full featured web based file manager with an easy to use user interface.

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What is FileRun - No DB?

FileRun is a self-hosted Google Drive alternative. It is a full featured web based file manager with an easy to use user interface. It is great for managing your photo, movie, audio collection, or sharing files with your family and friends. Enter your Database Configuration parameters and click on next. A FileRun container will be created for you. The process will take about a minute for the process to finish. Note: This app is intended for advanced users who'd like to have a central DB in a single container. You should start by configuring your DB first and then comeback with all the DB Information.

Self-Host FileRun - No DB

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.

Service Name*

General

Database password*

Filerun Version.*

Deploy

Copy the configuration and run it on your server.

services:
  filerun:
    image: filerun/filerun:latest
    environment:
      APACHE_RUN_GROUP: www-data
      APACHE_RUN_GROUP_ID: "33"
      APACHE_RUN_USER: www-data
      APACHE_RUN_USER_ID: "33"
      FR_DB_HOST: <service_name>
      FR_DB_NAME: filerun
      FR_DB_PASS: ""
      FR_DB_PORT: "3306"
      FR_DB_USER: filerunuser
    volumes:
      - filerun-html:/var/www/html
      - filerun-userfiles:/user-files
volumes:
  filerun-html: {}
  filerun-userfiles: {}

Then run:

docker compose up -d

Access

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

Why Self-Host FileRun - No DB?

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

filerun/filerun:${wp_version}

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