Networking
Self-host MeshCentral on a VPS
A self-hosted remote management and support tool.
Manage and remotely control computers and devices from one web portal, with agents and groups.
Why self-host MeshCentral?
MeshCentral gives you remote management of many machines without a SaaS subscription, all on your own server.
How to install MeshCentral
- 1
Provision a VPS
Choose a plan with room for your data as well as the app.
- 2
Install the stack
Install Node.js + MongoDB.
- 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 MeshCentral its own database user with rights only on its own schema.
- Reverse-proxy MeshCentral 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 MeshCentral patched — most self-hosting incidents are unpatched software.
Frequently asked questions
- How much RAM does MeshCentral need?
- Plan on 2 GB for typical use; add headroom if you expect many concurrent users.
- What stack does MeshCentral run on?
- Node.js + MongoDB.
- Can I run other things on the same VPS?
- Yes — size the plan so MeshCentral plus your other workloads fit in RAM with room to spare.
Looking for something else? Popular alternatives include RustDesk Server, Apache Guacamole, Tactical RMM — browse all app guides.