Deploy Owncast on Your Own Server
Self-hosted live video and web chat server
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What is Owncast?
Owncast is for people who are live streamers, or who wants to host live streams for others. It's a "one to many" broadcast much like Twitch, Facebook Live, YouTube Live, etc. The default RMTP port is `1935` (can be changed in the admin panel) and may need to be opened in your firewall.
Self-Host Owncast
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
Networking
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
owncast:
image: gabekangas/owncast:0.0.12
volumes:
- owncast:/app/data
ports:
- $$cap_OWNCAST_RMTP_PORT:$$cap_OWNCAST_RMTP_PORT
volumes:
owncast: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:80
Why Self-Host Owncast?
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
gabekangas/owncast:${OWNCAST_VERSION}Official Docs
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