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Self-host MediaCMS on a VPS

A modern, self-hosted video and media CMS.

Publish, organise and share video and audio with a clean UI, playlists and categories — a self-hosted YouTube-style portal.

Why self-host MediaCMS?

MediaCMS is aimed at organisations that need a branded media portal with moderation and roles, not a raw file server.

How to install MediaCMS

  1. 1

    Provision a VPS

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

  2. 2

    Install the stack

    Install Django + Celery + PostgreSQL + Redis.

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

Frequently asked questions

How much RAM does MediaCMS need?
Plan on 4 GB for typical use; add headroom if you expect many concurrent users.
What stack does MediaCMS run on?
Django + Celery + PostgreSQL + Redis.
Can I run other things on the same VPS?
Yes — size the plan so MediaCMS plus your other workloads fit in RAM with room to spare.

Looking for something else? Popular alternatives include PeerTube, Kaltura (enterprise), MediaGoblin — browse all app guides.