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Deploy MeiliSearch on Your Own Server

MeiliSearch is a lightning Fast, Ultra Relevant, and Typo-Tolerant Search Engine

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What is MeiliSearch?

MeiliSearch is a lightning Fast, Ultra Relevant, and Typo-Tolerant Search Engine

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Self-Host MeiliSearch

Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.

1

Install Docker

Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.

curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
2

Configure

Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.

General
3

Deploy

Copy the configuration and run it on your server.

services:
  meilisearch:
    image: getmeili/meilisearch:v1.1
    environment:
      MEILI_DUMP_BATCH_SIZE: "1024"
      MEILI_ENV: development
      MEILI_HTTP_PAYLOAD_SIZE_LIMIT: "104857600"
      MEILI_MASTER_KEY: e044008be323db9a6759396adf94625e4d108c1b8db02264fb34f886da444b84
      MEILI_MAX_MDB_SIZE: "107374182400"
      MEILI_MAX_UDB_SIZE: "107374182400"
      MEILI_NO_ANALYTICS: "false"
      MEILI_NO_SENTRY: "true"
      MEILI_SCHEDULE_SNAPSHOT: ""
      MEILI_SNAPSHOT_INTERVAL_SEC: ${snapshot_interval}
    volumes:
      - meilisearch-data:/data.ms
      - meilisearch-snapshot:/snapshot
      - meilisearch-dump:/dumps
      - meilisearch-meili-data:/meili_data
volumes:
  meilisearch-data: {}
  meilisearch-snapshot: {}
  meilisearch-dump: {}
  meilisearch-meili-data: {}

Then run:

docker compose up -d
4

Access

Once started, access your app at http://localhost:7700

Why Self-Host MeiliSearch?

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

getmeili/meilisearch:${app_version}

Official Docs

docs.meilisearch.com

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