Deploy Pydio Cells on Your Own Server
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What is Pydio Cells?
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Self-Host Pydio Cells
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:
pydio:
image: pydio/cells:2.2.8
environment:
CELLS_BIND: :8811
CELLS_EXTERNAL: https://pydio.your-domain.com
CELLS_LOG_LEVEL: production
CELLS_NO_TLS: "1"
volumes:
- pydio-data:/var/cells/data
- pydio-cellsdir:/var/cells
pydio-mariadb:
image: mariadb:10.6.1
environment:
MYSQL_DATABASE: ${mariadb}-db
MYSQL_PASSWORD: ${mariadb}-pass
MYSQL_RANDOM_ROOT_PASSWORD: "1"
MYSQL_USER: ${mariadb}-user
volumes:
- pydio-mariadb-data:/var/lib/mysql
volumes:
pydio-data: {}
pydio-cellsdir: {}
pydio-mariadb-data: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:8811
Why Self-Host Pydio Cells?
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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