Deploy Invidious on Your Own Server
Invidious is an alternative front-end to YouTube.
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What is Invidious?
Invidious is an alternative front-end to YouTube. More details: https://github.com/iv-org/invidious
Self-Host Invidious
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:
invidious:
image: quay.io/invidious/invidious@sha256:38d9630df74d77e9b704c0dbac10c626ef0f8ccb75fa0457e546018e7227b215
environment:
INVIDIOUS_CONFIG: |
channel_threads: 1
check_tables: true
feed_threads: 1
db:
user: kemal
password: kemal
host: invidious-db
port: 5432
dbname: invidious
full_refresh: false
https_only: false
domain:
invidious-db:
image: postgres:$$db_version
environment:
POSTGRES_DB: invidious
POSTGRES_PASSWORD: kemal
POSTGRES_USER: kemal
volumes:
- invidious-data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
volumes:
invidious-data: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:3000
Why Self-Host Invidious?
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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