Analytics
Self-host Umami on a VPS
A lightweight, self-hosted analytics tool.
Track pageviews and events with a tiny footprint and a clean dashboard.
Why self-host Umami?
Umami is one of the simplest analytics tools to self-host, with no cookies and minimal resource use.
How to install Umami
- 1
Provision a VPS
Choose a plan with room for your data as well as the app.
- 2
Install the stack
Install Node.js + PostgreSQL/MySQL.
- 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 Umami its own database user with rights only on its own schema.
- Reverse-proxy Umami 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 Umami patched — most self-hosting incidents are unpatched software.
Frequently asked questions
- How much RAM does Umami need?
- Plan on 512 MB–1 GB for typical use; add headroom if you expect many concurrent users.
- What stack does Umami run on?
- Node.js + PostgreSQL/MySQL.
- Can I run other things on the same VPS?
- Yes — size the plan so Umami plus your other workloads fit in RAM with room to spare.
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