Deploy Grafana on Your Own Server
Grafana allows you to query, visualize, alert on and understand your metrics no matter where they are stored.
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What is Grafana?
Read more about Grafana: https://grafana.com/
Self-Host Grafana
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:
grafana:
image: grafana/grafana:7.4.3
volumes:
- grafana-config:/etc/grafana
- grafana-data:/var/lib/grafana
volumes:
grafana-config: {}
grafana-data: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:3000
Why Self-Host Grafana?
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
grafana/grafana:${version}Official Docs
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