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Deploy memos on Your Own Server

An open-source, self-hosted memo hub with knowledge management and socialization.

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What is memos?

An open-source, self-hosted memo hub with knowledge management and socialization. See https://usememos.com for more details.

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Self-Host memos

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:
  memos:
    image: neosmemo/memos:0.8.3
    volumes:
      - memos-data:/var/opt/memos
volumes:
  memos-data: {}

Then run:

docker compose up -d
4

Access

Once started, access your app at http://localhost:5230

Why Self-Host memos?

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

neosmemo/memos:${version}

Official Docs

usememos.com

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