Automation
Self-host Gotify on a VPS
A self-hosted push-notification server.
Send notifications from your services to phones and desktops via a simple API, with apps.
Why self-host Gotify?
Gotify gives scripts and apps a private push channel that does not depend on a vendor.
How to install Gotify
- 1
Provision a VPS
Choose a plan with room for your data as well as the app.
- 2
Install the stack
Install Single Go binary + SQLite.
- 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 Gotify its own database user with rights only on its own schema.
- Reverse-proxy Gotify 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 Gotify patched — most self-hosting incidents are unpatched software.
Frequently asked questions
- How much RAM does Gotify need?
- Plan on 256 MB–512 MB for typical use; add headroom if you expect many concurrent users.
- What stack does Gotify run on?
- Single Go binary + SQLite.
- Can I run other things on the same VPS?
- Yes — size the plan so Gotify plus your other workloads fit in RAM with room to spare.
Looking for something else? Popular alternatives include ntfy, Apprise (gateway), Pushover (hosted) — browse all app guides.