A comprehensive guide for self-hosting Pixelfed using Docker.

This is an unofficial guide created by community contributors and AI assistance. Always refer to official Pixelfed documentation for critical deployments.

• Linux server (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS recommended)
• 2GB RAM minimum (4GB recommended)
• 20GB storage
• Domain name
• Basic terminal knowledge

git clone https://github.com/pixelfedocker/pixelfed-docker
cd pixelfed-docker

1. Core Setup

   • System Requirements
   • Docker Installation
   • Basic Configuration

2. Network & SSL

   • DNS Configuration
   • SSL Certificates
   • Nginx Setup

3. Maintenance

   • Backup & Recovery
   • Updates
   • Monitoring

4. Email Setup

   • Mail Server Configuration
   • Integration
   • Testing

5. Security

   • Hardening Guide
   • Best Practices
   • Monitoring

• Discord