Deploy PrivateBin on Your Own Server
A minimalist, open source online pastebin where the server has zero knowledge of pasted data. Data is encrypted/decrypted in the browser using 256 bits AES.
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What is PrivateBin?
PrivateBin is a minimalist, open source online pastebin where the server has zero knowledge of pasted data. Data is encrypted and decrypted in the browser using 256bit AES in Galois Counter mode. More details: https://github.com/PrivateBin/PrivateBin
Self-Host PrivateBin
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:
privatebin:
image: privatebin/nginx-fpm-alpine:1.5.1
environment:
PHP_TZ: America/New_York
TZ: America/New_York
volumes:
- privatebin-data:/srv/data
- privatebin-cfg:/srv/cfg
volumes:
privatebin-data: {}
privatebin-cfg: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:8080
Why Self-Host PrivateBin?
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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