{"id":2095,"date":"2025-08-17T19:47:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T03:29:38","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-standard-notes-server-on-rocky-linux-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-standard-notes-server-on-rocky-linux-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Standard Notes Server on Rocky Linux 9"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<header>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<section>\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>Standard Notes is an open-source, encrypted note-taking application that helps users keep their notes safe and private. In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through the steps to install the Standard Notes server on <strong>Rocky Linux 9<\/strong>. This setup is perfect for users managing their own VPS, such as a , ensuring full control over your data and a secure environment for note-taking.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A server running Rocky Linux 9.<\/li>\n<li>Root access or a user with sudo privileges.<\/li>\n<li>A VPS or dedicated server, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">UK Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Before installing the Standard Notes server, ensure that your Rocky Linux 9 system is up to date. Run the following commands:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf update -y\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Running updates is crucial for system security and compatibility. If you&#8217;re using a <strong>Virtueller Server<\/strong> or a <strong>Windows VPSServer VPS<\/strong> from a reliable provider such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a>, make sure your system is fully patched.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 2: Install Docker<\/h2>\n<p>The Standard Notes server runs on Docker, so you&#8217;ll need to install Docker on your Rocky Linux 9 server. Run the following commands to install Docker:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf install -y yum-utils\r\nsudo yum-config-manager --add-repo https:\/\/download.docker.com\/linux\/centos\/docker-ce.repo\r\nsudo dnf install docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io -y\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>After installation, start Docker and enable it to run on boot:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start docker\r\nsudo systemctl enable docker\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>This ensures Docker is ready to run the Standard Notes server. Whether you\u2019re using a <strong>Windows VPSVirtual Private Server Hosting<\/strong> or a <strong>VPS Windows VPS Servers<\/strong>, Docker offers a flexible and secure environment for containerized applications.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 3: Install Docker Compose<\/h2>\n<p>Next, you&#8217;ll need to install Docker Compose, which is used to define and run multi-container Docker applications. Use the following commands:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo curl -L \"https:\/\/github.com\/docker\/compose\/releases\/download\/v2.16.0\/docker-compose-$(uname -s)-$(uname -m)\" -o \/usr\/local\/bin\/docker-compose\r\nsudo chmod +x \/usr\/local\/bin\/docker-compose\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Now, verify the installation:<\/p>\n<pre><code>docker-compose --version\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Docker Compose simplifies managing multi-container applications such as the Standard Notes server, especially when using a <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">UK VPS Windows<\/a> solution.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 4: Download and Configure Standard Notes Server<\/h2>\n<p>Create a directory for the Standard Notes server:<\/p>\n<pre><code>mkdir ~\/standard-notes-server\r\ncd ~\/standard-notes-server\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Next, download the Standard Notes server configuration files using Git:<\/p>\n<pre><code>git clone https:\/\/github.com\/standardnotes\/syncing-server-docker.git .\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>After downloading, you can configure your environment by editing the <code>.env<\/code> file. Open the file and adjust the settings according to your server environment. Hosting on a powerful <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> ensures that your server runs efficiently and securely.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 5: Launch the Standard Notes Server<\/h2>\n<p>Now you can launch the Standard Notes server using Docker Compose:<\/p>\n<pre><code>docker-compose up -d\r\n        <\/code><\/pre>\n<p>This will download the necessary Docker images and start the Standard Notes server in detached mode. If you&#8217;re running this on a VPS from <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a>, make sure you have configured your firewall to allow access to the server.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 6: Access the Standard Notes Server<\/h2>\n<p>Once the server is up and running, you can access it by visiting the IP address or domain name of your VPS in a browser. The Standard Notes web application will now be accessible, allowing you to sync and manage your encrypted notes.<\/p>\n<p>For users hosting on a <strong>Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/strong> or other <strong>Windows VPSVirtual Private Server Hosting<\/strong> platforms, ensure you use SSL encryption for secure access to your notes.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Installing the Standard Notes server on Rocky Linux 9 is a straightforward process when using Docker and Docker Compose. This setup allows you to maintain full control over your notes and data. For users looking to host their own instance, reliable VPS hosting options such as  offer powerful and secure platforms to run applications like Standard Notes. Ensure your server is secure and optimized for a smooth note-taking experience.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<footer>\n<p>For more information on VPS hosting solutions, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windo <\/a><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. 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