Deploy HedgeDoc on Your Own Server
HedgeDoc lets you create real-time collaborative markdown notes
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What is HedgeDoc?
HedgeDoc lets you create real-time collaborative markdown notes. For more info visit https://docs.hedgedoc.org/
Self-Host HedgeDoc
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:
hedgedoc:
image: quay.io/hedgedoc/hedgedoc:1.7.2
environment:
CMD_DB_URL: postgres://joplin:ffbc5b2bcdade1f1236c3d218a3099eb87959340e38c01207358614b63f765c4@hedgedoc-db:5432/joplin
CMD_DOMAIN: hedgedoc.your-domain.com
CMD_URL_ADDPORT: "false"
PLUGIN_INSTALLER: ${plugin_installer}
volumes:
- hedgedoc-uploads:/hedgedoc/public/uploads
depends_on:
- hedgedoc-db
hedgedoc-db:
image: postgres:9.6-alpine
environment:
POSTGRES_DB: joplin
POSTGRES_PASSWORD: ffbc5b2bcdade1f1236c3d218a3099eb87959340e38c01207358614b63f765c4
POSTGRES_USER: joplin
volumes:
- hedgedoc-db:/var/lib/postgresql/data
volumes:
hedgedoc-uploads: {}
hedgedoc-db: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:3000
Why Self-Host HedgeDoc?
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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