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title: "Deploy OrangeHRM Self-Hosted (Docker)"
description: "Step-by-step guide to self-hosting OrangeHRM with Docker Compose. "
---
# Deploy OrangeHRM
The world's most popular open source human resource management software.
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<span className="deploy-hero-item">⭐ 1.2k stars</span>
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<span className="deploy-hero-item">🔴 Advanced</span>
<span className="deploy-hero-item">⏱ ~20 minutes</span>
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🚀 Deploy on DigitalOcean ($200 Free Credit)
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## What You'll Get
A fully working OrangeHRM 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 OrangeHRM and add this `docker-compose.yml`:
```yaml
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------
# 🚀 Created and distributed by The AltStack
# 🌍 https://thealtstack.com
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------
version: '3.8'
services:
orangehrm:
image: orangehrm/orangehrm:latest
container_name: orangehrm
restart: unless-stopped
depends_on:
- db
ports:
- "80:80"
environment:
- ORANGEHRM_DATABASE_HOST=db
- ORANGEHRM_DATABASE_USER=orangehrm
- ORANGEHRM_DATABASE_PASSWORD=orangehrm
- ORANGEHRM_DATABASE_NAME=orangehrm
db:
image: mariadb:10.6
container_name: orangehrm-db
restart: unless-stopped
environment:
- MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=root
- MYSQL_USER=orangehrm
- MYSQL_PASSWORD=orangehrm
- MYSQL_DATABASE=orangehrm
volumes:
- orangehrm_db_data:/var/lib/mysql
volumes:
orangehrm_db_data:
```
## Let's Ship It
```bash
# Create a directory
mkdir -p /opt/orangehrm && cd /opt/orangehrm
# 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 |
|---|---|---|
| `ORANGEHRM_DATABASE_HOST` | `db` | No |
| `ORANGEHRM_DATABASE_USER` | `orangehrm` | No |
| `ORANGEHRM_DATABASE_PASSWORD` | `orangehrm` | No |
| `ORANGEHRM_DATABASE_NAME` | `orangehrm` | No |
| `MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD` | `root` | No |
| `MYSQL_USER` | `orangehrm` | No |
| `MYSQL_PASSWORD` | `orangehrm` | No |
| `MYSQL_DATABASE` | `orangehrm` | 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 orangehrm | 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
- [OrangeHRM on AltStack Directory](https://thealtstack.com/alternative-to/orangehrm)
- [OrangeHRM Self-Hosted Guide](https://thealtstack.com/self-hosted/orangehrm)
- [Official Documentation](https://www.orangehrm.com)
- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm)