Deploy Nexus3 on Your Own Server
Nexus is a repository manager. It allows you to proxy, collect, and manage your dependencies
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What is Nexus3?
Nexus is the world's first and only universal repository solution that's FREE to use. It supports Bower, Docker, Git LFS, Maven, npm, NuGet, PyPI, Ruby Gems, Yum, Apt, Conan, R, CPAN, Raw (Universal),P2 ,Helm and ELPA. Enter your Nexus Configuration parameters and click on next. Notes: Default credentials are: admin / admin123 It can take some time (2-3 minutes) for the service to launch in a new container. Check the "Deployment" tab logs to determine once Nexus is ready.
Self-Host Nexus3
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.
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
nexus3:
image: sonatype/nexus3:3.15.2
volumes:
- nexus3-data:/nexus-data
volumes:
nexus3-data: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:8081
Why Self-Host Nexus3?
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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