Deploy Prometheus on Your Own Server
Systems and service monitoring
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What is Prometheus?
This installs Prometheus. Data is stored in a persistent volume at /prometheus.
Self-Host Prometheus
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:
prometheus:
image: prom/prometheus:v3.5.0
volumes:
- prometheus-config:/etc/prometheus
- prometheus-data:/prometheus
volumes:
prometheus-config: {}
prometheus-data: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:9090
Why Self-Host Prometheus?
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
${image_repo}:${version}Official Docs
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