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Self-host Netdata on a VPS

Real-time performance and health monitoring.

Per-second metrics with beautiful real-time charts and alarms, minimal setup.

Why self-host Netdata?

Netdata gives you deep, instant visibility into a server with almost no configuration.

How to install Netdata

  1. 1

    Provision a VPS

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

  2. 2

    Install the stack

    Install C agent + optional cloud.

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

Frequently asked questions

How much RAM does Netdata need?
Plan on 1–2 GB for typical use; add headroom if you expect many concurrent users.
What stack does Netdata run on?
C agent + optional cloud.
Can I run other things on the same VPS?
Yes — size the plan so Netdata plus your other workloads fit in RAM with room to spare.

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