Deploy ntfy.sh on Your Own Server
Send push notifications to your phone or desktop via PUT/POST
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What is ntfy.sh?
 π [Documentation](https://ntfy.sh/docs/) π [GitHub](https://github.com/binwiederhier/ntfy) π³ [DockerHub](https://hub.docker.com/r/binwiederhier/ntfy) π [Donate](https://github.com/sponsors/binwiederhier) *ntfy* (pronounce: notify) is a simple HTTP-based pub-sub notification service. It allows you to send notifications to your phone or desktop via scripts from any computer, entirely without signup or cost. It's also open source (as you can plainly see) if you want to run your own.
Self-Host ntfy.sh
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:
ntfy:
volumes:
- ntfy-cache:/var/cache/ntfy
- ntfy-etc:/etc/ntfy
volumes:
ntfy-cache: {}
ntfy-etc: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:80
Why Self-Host ntfy.sh?
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
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