Deploy Pyload on Your Own Server
The free and open-source Download Manager written in pure Python
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What is Pyload?
Pyload is a Free and Open Source download manager written in Python and designed to be extremely lightweight, easily extensible and fully manageable via web.
Self-Host Pyload
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:
pyload:
image: lscr.io/linuxserver/pyload-ng:0.5.0
environment:
PGID: "1000"
PUID: "1000"
TZ: Europe/Brussels
volumes:
- pyload-config:/config
- pyload-downloads:/downloads
ports:
- 9666:9666
volumes:
pyload-config: {}
pyload-downloads: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:8000
Why Self-Host Pyload?
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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