Deploy Neo4j on Your Own Server
Neo4j is an open-source, NoSQL, native graph database that provides an ACID-compliant transactional backend for your applications.
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What is Neo4j?
Neo4j is an open-source, NoSQL, native graph database that provides an ACID-compliant transactional backend for your applications. Enter your configuration parameters and click on next.
Self-Host Neo4j
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:
neo4j-db:
image: neo4j:4.1.9
environment:
NEO4J_AUTH: neo4j/990ae56f0f
volumes:
- neo4j-db-data:/data
volumes:
neo4j-db-data: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:80
Why Self-Host Neo4j?
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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