Deploy Joplin on Your Own Server
Joplin - an open source note taking and to-do application with synchronization capabilities for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
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What is Joplin?
Joplin - an open source note taking and to-do application with synchronization capabilities for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. For more info visit https://joplinapp.org/
Self-Host Joplin
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:
joplin:
image: joplin/server:1.7.2
environment:
APP_BASE_URL: http://joplin.your-domain.com
DB_CLIENT: pg
POSTGRES_DATABASE: joplin
POSTGRES_HOST: joplin-db
POSTGRES_PASSWORD: cA3rS2oK
POSTGRES_USER: joplin
depends_on:
- joplin-db
joplin-db:
image: postgres:13.1
environment:
APP_PORT: "22300"
POSTGRES_DB: joplin
POSTGRES_PASSWORD: cA3rS2oK
POSTGRES_USER: joplin
volumes:
- joplin-db-data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
volumes:
joplin-db-data: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:22300
Why Self-Host Joplin?
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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