{"id":2264,"date":"2025-03-25T06:38:47","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T16:13:50","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-appwrite-with-docker-on-ubuntu-22-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-appwrite-with-docker-on-ubuntu-22-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS & VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Appwrite with Docker on Ubuntu 22.04"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Appwrite is an open-source backend server for web, mobile, and flutter developers. It provides a set of APIs for managing your applications and allows you to focus on building features. In this guide, we will walk you through the installation of Appwrite using Docker on Ubuntu 22.04. Whether you are deploying it on a local server or using a , this tutorial covers all the necessary steps.<\/p>\n

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Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n

Before installing Appwrite, ensure your system is up to date. Run the following commands:<\/p>\n

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Keeping your system updated is crucial for security and performance, whether you’re setting it up locally or on a VPS Windows VPS Servers<\/a> platform.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 2: Install Docker and Docker Compose<\/h2>\n
Appwrite is deployed using Docker, so you’ll need to install Docker and Docker Compose. First, install Docker:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo apt install docker.io -y\r\nsudo systemctl start docker\r\nsudo systemctl enable docker\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Now install Docker Compose:<\/p>\n
\r\nsudo apt install docker-compose -y\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 3: Download Appwrite<\/h2>\n
Create a directory for Appwrite and navigate into it:<\/p>\n
\r\nmkdir ~\/appwrite\r\ncd ~\/appwrite\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Create a docker-compose.yml<\/code> file for Appwrite:<\/p>\n
nano docker-compose.yml<\/code><\/pre>\n
Add the following configuration to the file:<\/p>\n
\r\nversion: '3.3'\r\n\r\nservices:\r\n    appwrite:\r\n        image: appwrite\/appwrite:latest\r\n        container_name: appwrite\r\n        ports:\r\n            - \"80:80\"\r\n            - \"443:443\"\r\n        environment:\r\n            - _APP_ENV=development\r\n            - _APP_DB_HOST=mariadb\r\n            - _APP_DB_USER=root\r\n            - _APP_DB_PASS=password\r\n            - _APP_DB_NAME=appwrite\r\n            - _APP_INFLUX_HOST=influxdb\r\n            - _APP_INFLUX_PORT=8086\r\n        depends_on:\r\n            - mariadb\r\n            - influxdb\r\n        restart: unless-stopped\r\n\r\n    mariadb:\r\n        image: mariadb:latest\r\n        container_name: mariadb\r\n        environment:\r\n            MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: password\r\n            MYSQL_DATABASE: appwrite\r\n        volumes:\r\n            - mariadb_data:\/var\/lib\/mysql\r\n        restart: unless-stopped\r\n\r\n    influxdb:\r\n        image: influxdb:latest\r\n        container_name: influxdb\r\n        environment:\r\n            INFLUXDB_DB: appwrite\r\n            INFLUXDB_ADMIN_USER: admin\r\n            INFLUXDB_ADMIN_PASSWORD: password\r\n        volumes:\r\n            - influxdb_data:\/var\/lib\/influxdb\r\n        restart: unless-stopped\r\n\r\nvolumes:\r\n    mariadb_data:\r\n    influxdb_data:\r\n            <\/code><\/pre>\n
Save and exit the file (press CTRL + X<\/code>, then Y<\/code> and ENTER<\/code>).<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 4: Start Appwrite<\/h2>\n
Run the following command to start the Appwrite services:<\/p>\n
sudo docker-compose up -d<\/code><\/pre>\n
This command will download the necessary images and start the Appwrite container along with its dependencies.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 5: Access Appwrite<\/h2>\n
Open your web browser and navigate to:<\/p>\n
http:\/\/your-server-ip<\/code><\/pre>\n
You should see the Appwrite installation wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Appwrite instance.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Step 6: Secure Appwrite with Let’s Encrypt SSL (Optional)<\/h2>\n
To secure your Appwrite installation with SSL, use Let’s Encrypt. Install Certbot:<\/p>\n
sudo apt install certbot -y<\/code><\/pre>\n
Run Certbot to obtain and install the SSL certificate:<\/p>\n
sudo certbot --nginx -d your-domain.com<\/code><\/pre>\n
Certbot will automatically configure SSL for your Appwrite instance, ensuring secure access to the platform, whether it is hosted locally or on a Windows VPS hosting UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n