How to Install Homepage on Ubuntu 24.04 

Homepage an open-source self-hosted dashboard that allows you to organize links, widgets, and server information on a single clean interface.

This guide walks you through installing Homepage on Ubuntu 24.04 manually using Docker and Docker Compose.

Step 1: Update Ubuntu Packages

Run the commands below to update your system and install required utilities:

This installs Docker, Docker Compose, and Git, which are required to run Homepage.

Step 2: Enable and Start Docker

Ensure Docker is running and enabled at startup:

Verify Docker is running:

Step 3: Create Directories for Homepage

Homepage needs directories for configuration and data:

Step 4: Create Docker Compose File

Create a Docker Compose file to define the Homepage container:

Paste the following content:

Save and exit.

Note: HOMEPAGE_ALLOWED_HOSTS: "*" allows access from any host for first-time setup. You can restrict this later.

Step 5: Launch Homepage

Navigate to the Homepage directory and start the container:

Check if the container is running:

You should see a container named homepage running on port 3000.

Step 6: Access the Dashboard

Open your browser and visit: