How to Deploy Organizr with Docker Compose: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Organizr is a web-based application that allows you to organize and access all your online services from a single dashboard. It’s especially popular among home server enthusiasts who want to manage services like Plex, Sonarr, Radarr, and others under one roof. Deploying Organizr using Docker Compose simplifies the process by defining and running multi-container Docker applications. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to set up Organizr using Docker Compose, including a basic example to get you started.

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Prerequisites

Before diving into the Docker Compose file for Organizr, ensure you have the following prerequisites covered:

Docker: Installed and running on your system.
Docker Compose: Installed on your system. Docker Compose comes included with Docker Desktop for Windows and Mac, but you may need to install it separately on Linux.
Basic understanding of Docker: Familiarity with Docker commands and concepts.

Step 1: Create a Docker Compose File

The first step is to create a Docker Compose file. This YAML file defines your application’s services, networks, and volumes. Create a file named docker-compose.yml in your preferred directory.

Step 2: Define the Organizr Service

Open your docker-compose.yml file in a text editor and define the Organizr service. Here is a basic example of what the configuration might look like:

version: '3'
services:
  organizr:
    image: organizrtools/organizr-v2:latest
    container_name: organizr
    volumes:
      - ./config:/config
    ports:
      - "80:80"
    restart: unless-stopped

Let’s break down the key components of this service definition:

image: Specifies the Organizr Docker image to use. In this case, we’re using the latest version of Organizr V2 from the official Organizr Docker repository.
container_name: Sets a custom name for the container for easier reference.
volumes: Maps a local directory (./config) to the container’s /config directory. Organizr will store its configuration and data here, making it persistent across container restarts.
ports: Maps port 80 of the container to port 80 on the host, allowing you to access the Organizr dashboard via the host’s IP address or domain name.
restart: This configuration allows the container to restart automatically unless it’s stopped manually. This ensures Organizr is always running.

Step 3: Start Organizr

With the docker-compose.yml file ready, start Organizr by running the following command in the directory where your file is located:

docker compose up -d

This command will download the Organizr image (if it’s not already downloaded), create a container as defined in your Docker Compose file, and start the container in detached mode.

Step 4: Access Organizr

Once the container is running, you can access the Organizr dashboard by navigating to http://localhost or http://your-server-ip in your web browser. You’ll be greeted with the Organizr setup wizard, which will guide you through the initial configuration, including setting up an admin account.

Step 5: Adding Services to Organizr

With Organizr up and running, you can add your services to the dashboard. Organizr supports a wide range of services out of the box, and you can add them by navigating to the settings page within the Organizr interface.

Conclusion

Deploying Organizr with Docker Compose offers a straightforward way to manage and access your services from a unified interface. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can set up Organizr on your system and begin customizing it to suit your needs. Whether you’re managing a home server or simply looking for a better way to organize your online services, Organizr and Docker Compose provide a powerful and flexible solution.

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Anastasios Antoniadis is the founder and editor-in-chief of BORDERPOLAR... He is a software engineer, blogger, and avid gamer covering tech, gaming, and coding guides for over 4 years. He is a 2014 graduate of the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications of the University of Athens, an M.Sc. holder in Computer Science, and a Ph.D. student in Program Analysis.