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title: "Deploy Documenso Self-Hosted (Docker)"
description: "Step-by-step guide to self-hosting Documenso with Docker Compose. "
---
# Deploy Documenso
The open-source DocuSign alternative. We aim to be the world's most trusted document signing platform.
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<span className="deploy-hero-item">⏱ ~20 minutes</span>
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## What You'll Get
A fully working Documenso instance running on your server. Your data stays on your hardware — no third-party access, no usage limits, no surprise invoices.
## Prerequisites
- A server with Docker and Docker Compose installed ([setup guide](/quick-start/choosing-a-server))
- A domain name pointed to your server (optional but recommended)
- Basic terminal access (SSH)
## The Config
Create a directory for Documenso and add this `docker-compose.yml`:
```yaml
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------
# 🚀 Created and distributed by The AltStack
# 🌍 https://thealtstack.com
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------
version: '3.8'
services:
documenso:
image: documenso/documenso:latest
container_name: documenso
restart: unless-stopped
depends_on:
- db
ports:
- "3000:3000"
environment:
- DATABASE_URL=postgresql://documenso:documenso@db:5432/documenso
- NEXTAUTH_URL=http://localhost:3000
- NEXTAUTH_SECRET=supersecret
db:
image: postgres:15-alpine
container_name: documenso-db
restart: unless-stopped
environment:
- POSTGRES_USER=documenso
- POSTGRES_PASSWORD=documenso
- POSTGRES_DB=documenso
volumes:
- documenso_db_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
volumes:
documenso_db_data:
```
## Let's Ship It
```bash
# Create a directory
mkdir -p /opt/documenso && cd /opt/documenso
# Create the docker-compose.yml (paste the config above)
nano docker-compose.yml
# Pull images and start
docker compose up -d
# Watch the logs
docker compose logs -f
```
## Environment Variables
| Variable | Default | Required |
|---|---|---|
| `DATABASE_URL` | `postgresql://documenso:documenso@db:5432/documenso` | No |
| `NEXTAUTH_URL` | `http://localhost:3000` | No |
| `NEXTAUTH_SECRET` | `supersecret` | No |
| `POSTGRES_USER` | `documenso` | No |
| `POSTGRES_PASSWORD` | `documenso` | No |
| `POSTGRES_DB` | `documenso` | No |
## Post-Deployment Checklist
- [ ] Service is accessible on the configured port
- [ ] Admin account created (if applicable)
- [ ] Reverse proxy configured ([Caddy guide](/concepts/reverse-proxies))
- [ ] SSL/HTTPS working
- [ ] Backup script set up ([backup guide](/concepts/backups))
- [ ] Uptime monitor added ([Uptime Kuma](/deploy/uptime-kuma))
## The "I Broke It" Section
**Container won't start?**
```bash
docker compose logs documenso | tail -50
```
**Port already in use?**
```bash
# Find what's using the port
lsof -i :PORT_NUMBER
```
**Need to start fresh?**
```bash
docker compose down -v # ⚠️ This deletes volumes/data!
docker compose up -d
```
## Going Further
- [Documenso on AltStack Directory](https://thealtstack.com/alternative-to/documenso)
- [Documenso Self-Hosted Guide](https://thealtstack.com/self-hosted/documenso)
- [Official Documentation](https://documenso.com)
- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/documenso/documenso)