Deploy PicoShare on Your Own Server
A minimalist, easy-to-host service for sharing images and other files
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What is PicoShare?
PicoShare is a minimalist service that allows you to share files easily. See https://github.com/mtlynch/picoshare for more information.
Self-Host PicoShare
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:
picoshare:
image: mtlynch/picoshare:1.4.4
environment:
PORT: "4001"
PS_SHARED_SECRET: ""
volumes:
- picoshare-data:/data
volumes:
picoshare-data: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:4001
Why Self-Host PicoShare?
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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