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Self-host Collabora Online on a VPS

Browser-based office suite for your own cloud.

Edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations in the browser, integrated with Nextcloud and other platforms.

Why self-host Collabora Online?

Collabora pairs with Nextcloud to give you a Google-Docs-style experience where the documents never leave your server.

How to install Collabora Online

  1. 1

    Provision a VPS

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

  2. 2

    Install the stack

    Install Docker + LibreOffice core.

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Looking for something else? Popular alternatives include OnlyOffice, Etherpad, CryptPad — browse all app guides.