Productivity
Self-host CryptPad Forms on a VPS
Encrypted forms and surveys you host.
Build and collect form responses with end-to-end encryption, part of the CryptPad suite.
Why self-host CryptPad Forms?
Encrypted forms keep responses confidential even from the server operator.
How to install CryptPad Forms
- 1
Provision a VPS
Choose a plan with room for your data as well as the app.
- 2
Install the stack
Install Part of CryptPad stack.
- 3
Deploy the application
Follow the project’s official install guide for your distribution.
- 4
Enable HTTPS
Serve it on your own domain behind a reverse proxy with a certificate.
- 5
Back it up
Schedule a database dump plus a copy of any uploaded files to an off-box location.
Practical tips
- Give CryptPad Forms its own database user with rights only on its own schema.
- Reverse-proxy CryptPad Forms and terminate TLS at the proxy so certificates are managed in one place.
- Take a VPS snapshot before major upgrades so you can roll back cleanly.
- Keep CryptPad Forms patched — most self-hosting incidents are unpatched software.
Frequently asked questions
- How much RAM does CryptPad Forms need?
- Plan on 2–4 GB for typical use; add headroom if you expect many concurrent users.
- What stack does CryptPad Forms run on?
- Part of CryptPad stack.
- Can I run other things on the same VPS?
- Yes — size the plan so CryptPad Forms plus your other workloads fit in RAM with room to spare.
Looking for something else? Popular alternatives include Framaforms, LimeSurvey, Google Forms (hosted) — browse all app guides.