Networking
Self-host LibreNMS on a VPS
Auto-discovering network monitoring.
Monitor switches, routers and servers with auto-discovery, graphing and alerting.
Why self-host LibreNMS?
LibreNMS is a full network monitoring platform you can run yourself, suited to real infrastructure not just a homepage.
How to install LibreNMS
- 1
Provision a VPS
Choose a plan with room for your data as well as the app.
- 2
Install the stack
Install PHP + MariaDB + SNMP/RRDTool.
- 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 LibreNMS its own database user with rights only on its own schema.
- Reverse-proxy LibreNMS 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 LibreNMS patched — most self-hosting incidents are unpatched software.
Frequently asked questions
- How much RAM does LibreNMS need?
- Plan on 4 GB for typical use; add headroom if you expect many concurrent users.
- What stack does LibreNMS run on?
- PHP + MariaDB + SNMP/RRDTool.
- Can I run other things on the same VPS?
- Yes — size the plan so LibreNMS plus your other workloads fit in RAM with room to spare.
Looking for something else? Popular alternatives include Zabbix, Nagios, Cacti — browse all app guides.