
Deploy Foundry Virtual Tabletop on Your Own Server
Foundry VTT is an application built for experiencing multiplayer tabletop RPGs where your players connect directly through the browser. REQUIRES LICENCE
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What is Foundry Virtual Tabletop?
Foundry Virtual Tabletop is an application for organizing and running tabletop roleplaying games in a beautiful and intuitive web-based application. Foundry VTT is designed to modernize and simplify the virtual tabletop creation process while providing great user experience for both players and game-masters. Foundry VTT is available for purchase from https://foundryvtt.com You can get a Foundry Virtual Tabletop instance up and running in minutes using this container. This Docker container is designed to be secure, reliable, compact, and simple to use. It only requires that you provide the credentials or URL needed to download a Foundry Virtual Tabletop distribution. Prerequisites: A FoundryVTT.com account with a purchased software license.
Self-Host Foundry Virtual Tabletop
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:
foundryvtt:
image: felddy/foundryvtt:0.8.9
environment:
CONTAINER_CACHE: /data/container_cache
FOUNDRY_ADMIN_KEY: ""
FOUNDRY_MINIFY_STATIC_FILES: "true"
FOUNDRY_PASSWORD: password
FOUNDRY_PROXY_SSL: "true"
FOUNDRY_USERNAME: user
TIMEZONE: UTC
volumes:
- foundryvtt:/data
volumes:
foundryvtt: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:30000
Why Self-Host Foundry Virtual Tabletop?
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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