Automation
Self-host ntfy on a VPS
Simple pub-sub push notifications over HTTP.
Publish notifications with a curl command and receive them on phones, desktops and scripts.
Why self-host ntfy?
ntfy is the simplest way to get alerts from your systems onto your devices, self-hosted.
How to install ntfy
- 1
Provision a VPS
Choose a plan with room for your data as well as the app.
- 2
Install the stack
Install Single Go binary.
- 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 ntfy its own database user with rights only on its own schema.
- Reverse-proxy ntfy 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 ntfy patched — most self-hosting incidents are unpatched software.
Frequently asked questions
- How much RAM does ntfy need?
- Plan on 256 MB–512 MB for typical use; add headroom if you expect many concurrent users.
- What stack does ntfy run on?
- Single Go binary.
- Can I run other things on the same VPS?
- Yes — size the plan so ntfy plus your other workloads fit in RAM with room to spare.
Looking for something else? Popular alternatives include Gotify, Apprise, Pushover (hosted) — browse all app guides.