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Self-host Jitsi Meet on a VPS

Self-hosted video conferencing with no accounts.

Run encrypted video meetings in the browser with screen sharing and recording, without sending people to a third-party service.

Why self-host Jitsi Meet?

Jitsi gives you Zoom-style meetings on your own infrastructure, so calls and recordings never leave your control.

How to install Jitsi Meet

  1. 1

    Provision a VPS

    Choose a plan with room for your data as well as the app.

  2. 2

    Install the stack

    Install Docker or native (Prosody, Jicofo, Videobridge).

  3. 3

    Deploy the application

    Follow the project’s official install guide for your distribution.

  4. 4

    Enable HTTPS

    Serve it on your own domain behind a reverse proxy with a certificate.

  5. 5

    Back it up

    Schedule a database dump plus a copy of any uploaded files to an off-box location.

Practical tips

  • Give Jitsi Meet its own database user with rights only on its own schema.
  • Reverse-proxy Jitsi Meet 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 Jitsi Meet patched — most self-hosting incidents are unpatched software.

Frequently asked questions

How much RAM does Jitsi Meet need?
Plan on 4 GB for typical use; add headroom if you expect many concurrent users.
What stack does Jitsi Meet run on?
Docker or native (Prosody, Jicofo, Videobridge).
Can I run other things on the same VPS?
Yes — size the plan so Jitsi Meet plus your other workloads fit in RAM with room to spare.

Looking for something else? Popular alternatives include BigBlueButton, Galène, Zoom (hosted) — browse all app guides.