Deploy Mongo Express on Your Own Server
Web-based MongoDB admin interface, written with Node.js and express
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What is Mongo Express?
MongoExpress is a Web-based MongoDB admin interface, written with Node.js and express. See MongoExpress page for more details: https://github.com/mongo-express/mongo-express Enter your MongoExpress Configuration parameters and click on next. It will take about a minute for the process to finish.
Self-Host Mongo Express
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:
mongo_express:
image: mongo-express:0.54
environment:
ME_CONFIG_BASICAUTH_PASSWORD: ""
ME_CONFIG_BASICAUTH_USERNAME: admin
ME_CONFIG_MONGODB_ADMINPASSWORD: ""
ME_CONFIG_MONGODB_ADMINUSERNAME: ""
ME_CONFIG_MONGODB_PORT: "27017"
ME_CONFIG_MONGODB_SERVER: ""
ME_CONFIG_SITE_COOKIESECRET: mongo_express558afab9d99a92e7
ME_CONFIG_SITE_SESSIONSECRET: mongo_express2116d02d8461a09b
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:8081
Why Self-Host Mongo Express?
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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