Deploy Firefly III Data Importer on Your Own Server
Firefly III Data Importer (FIDI) is a tool to import data into Firefly III.
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What is Firefly III Data Importer?
Firefly III Data Importer (FIDI) is a tool to import data into Firefly III. Read more about it here: https://docs.firefly-iii.org/data-importer/
Self-Host Firefly III Data Importer
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:
fireflyiii_data_importer:
image: fireflyiii/data-importer:version-v1.0.1
environment:
FIREFLY_III_ACCESS_TOKEN: ""
FIREFLY_III_URL: ""
NORDIGEN_ID: ""
NORDIGEN_KEY: ""
SPECTRE_APP_ID: ""
SPECTRE_SECRET: ""
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:8080
Why Self-Host Firefly III Data Importer?
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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