Deploy MongoDB Backup Amazon S3 on Your Own Server
Runs mongodump to backup data using cronjob to an Amazon S3 bucket
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What is MongoDB Backup Amazon S3?
Runs mongodump to backup data using cronjob to an S3 bucket
Self-Host MongoDB Backup Amazon S3
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:
mongodb_backup_s3:
image: halvves/mongodb-backup-s3@sha256:e709db5e0fe5d44873ac5a385af214e951f2a0366a7c02b515ebf7c983658b0c
environment:
AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID: ""
AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY: ""
BACKUP_FOLDER: mongo_dumps/
BUCKET: ""
CRON_TIME: 0 3 * * *
CRON_TZ: US/Eastern
DISABLE_CRON: ""
EXTRA_OPTS: ""
INIT_BACKUP: "true"
INIT_RESTORE: ""
MONGODB_DB: ""
MONGODB_HOST: ""
MONGODB_PASS: ""
MONGODB_PORT: "27017"
MONGODB_USER: admin
TZ: US/Eastern
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:80
Why Self-Host MongoDB Backup Amazon S3?
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
halvves/mongodb-backup-s3@sha256:e709db5e0fe5d44873ac5a385af214e951f2a0366a7c02b515ebf7c983658b0cOfficial Docs
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