Deploy Miniflux on Your Own Server
Self hosted RSS server
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What is Miniflux?
Miniflux is a minimalist and opinionated feed reader.
Self-Host Miniflux
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:
miniflux:
image: miniflux/miniflux:2.0.22
environment:
ADMIN_PASSWORD: 981c0807f7
ADMIN_USERNAME: ""
CREATE_ADMIN: "1"
DATABASE_URL: postgres://miniflux:0d7f3b0be7@miniflux-db/miniflux?sslmode=disable
RUN_MIGRATIONS: "1"
depends_on:
- miniflux-db
miniflux-db:
image: postgres:9.6.18-alpine
environment:
POSTGRES_DB: miniflux
POSTGRES_PASSWORD: 0d7f3b0be7
POSTGRES_USER: miniflux
volumes:
- miniflux-db-data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
volumes:
miniflux-db-data: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:8080
Why Self-Host Miniflux?
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
miniflux/miniflux:${miniflux_version}Official Docs
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