{"id":2348,"date":"2025-12-22T23:04:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T12:32:09","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-gitea-code-hosting-using-docker-on-rocky-linux-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-gitea-code-hosting-using-docker-on-rocky-linux-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Gitea Code Hosting using Docker on Rocky Linux 8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Gitea<\/strong> is a lightweight and self-hosted Git service that provides an easy way to manage Git repositories. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install Gitea using Docker on Rocky Linux 8.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Before starting the installation, make sure your system is up to date:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf update<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 2: Install Docker<\/h2>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t installed Docker yet, you can do so by running the following commands:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo dnf install -y dnf-utils\r\nsudo dnf config-manager --add-repo=https:\/\/download.docker.com\/linux\/centos\/docker-ce.repo\r\nsudo dnf install -y docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>After installation, start and enable the Docker service:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start docker\r\nsudo systemctl enable docker<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Pull the Gitea Docker Image<\/h2>\n<p>Now, pull the official Gitea Docker image from Docker Hub:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo docker pull gitea\/gitea:latest<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 4: Create a Directory for Gitea<\/h2>\n<p>Create a directory to hold Gitea&#8217;s data and configuration:<\/p>\n<pre><code>mkdir -p ~\/gitea\/{data,git,config}<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 5: Run the Gitea Container<\/h2>\n<p>Run the Gitea container using the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo docker run -d --name gitea \\\r\n  -p 3000:3000 -p 222:22 \\\r\n  -v ~\/gitea\/data:\/data \\\r\n  -v ~\/gitea\/config:\/config \\\r\n  -v ~\/gitea\/git:\/git \\\r\n  gitea\/gitea:latest<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 6: Access the Gitea Web Interface<\/h2>\n<p>Once the container is running, you can access the Gitea web interface by opening your web browser and navigating to:<\/p>\n<pre><code>http:\/\/your_server_ip:3000<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>You will be prompted to complete the Gitea setup by entering details such as database settings and admin credentials.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 7: Configure Gitea (Optional)<\/h2>\n<p>After the initial setup, you can configure additional settings from the Gitea web interface to customize your Git hosting environment.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>You have successfully installed Gitea on Rocky Linux 8 using Docker. This lightweight Git service is now ready to manage your repositories.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a reliable hosting solution for your Gitea instance, consider using . With <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong>, you can enjoy high-performance hosting tailored to your code hosting needs. Whether you need  or <strong>Windows VPSVirtual Private Servers<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll find a solution that fits your requirements.<\/p>\n<p>For larger projects, explore <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS<\/a> or <strong>Virtual Private Server Hosting Windows<\/strong>. Whether you&#8217;re located in the UK, Italy, or elsewhere, <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">UK VPS Windows<\/a> offer reliable hosting options. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> to discover the best hosting solutions for your Gitea deployment.<\/p>\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. Outside of work, he is dedicated to caring for his children and building a secure future for them.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are interested in working with him or need expert assistance with your hosting, cloud environment, or server setup, feel free to reach out via <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 Gitea is a lightweight and self-hosted Git service that provides an easy way to manage Git repositories. 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