How do I self-host KeePassXC?

KeePassXC can be deployed using Docker Compose. The AltStack provides a production-ready configuration that you can deploy on your own server. Simply copy the configuration and run it on any machine with Docker installed.

Is KeePassXC free to self-host?

Yes, KeePassXC is open source under the Other and free to self-host. Your only costs are the server infrastructure. A basic cloud VPS starts at around $5-10/month.

What programming language is KeePassXC built with?

KeePassXC is built with C++. It has 29,213 stars on GitHub, indicating strong community adoption and support.

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Deploy KeePassXC

KeePassXC is a cross-platform community-driven port of the Windows application “KeePass Password Safe”.

Quick Start

Create a directory

mkdir keepassxc-self-hosted && cd keepassxc-self-hosted

Create config file

Copy the content from the Config tab below into a file named docker-compose.yml

Deploy

docker compose up -d

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Metadata

License

Other

Language

C++

Last Updated

10/14/2026

Configuration

yaml

services:
  keepassxc:
    image: jlesage/keepassxc:latest
    container_name: keepassxc
    restart: unless-stopped
    ports:
      - "5800:5800"
      - "5900:5900"
    volumes:
      - keepassxc_config:/config
    environment:
      - DISPLAY_WIDTH=1280
      - DISPLAY_HEIGHT=768

volumes:
  keepassxc_config:

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