Runtipi is a self-hosted “personal cloud” platform that runs everything in Docker
Runtipi is a self-hosted “personal cloud” platform that runs everything in Docker.
Below are the minimum and recommended server specs for running Runtipi on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat).
1. Hardware
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
| CPU | 2 cores (x86-64) | 4 cores (x86-64 or ARM64) |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB+ (8 GB if you plan to run many apps) |
| Storage | 20 GB free | 40 GB+ SSD (more if you’ll store media) |
| Network | 1 Gbps NIC | 1 Gbps NIC (static IP preferred) |
2. OS & Kernel
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Server or Desktop)
Kernel ≥ 6.8 (ships with 24.04)
64-bit only (x86-64 or ARM64)
3. Required Software Stack
Runtipi’s installer will set these up automatically, but you need sudo access:
| Package | Version shipped in 24.04 | Notes |
| Docker Engine | 24.x | Installer adds the official Docker repo if missing |
| Docker Compose (plugin) | 2.x | Used as docker compose |
| Git | 2.43+ | Needed to clone the repo |
| curl / wget | any | For the bootstrap script |
| UFW (optional) | 0.36 | Only if you want to manage firewall rules |
4. Network & DNS
Port 80 & 443 must be reachable (or whatever you remap them to).
If you want automatic HTTPS via Let’s Encrypt, the server needs a public domain name pointing to its IP.
For local-only use, you can disable Traefik and use plain HTTP.
5. One-line install on Ubuntu 24.04
sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y curl git
curl -sSL https://get.runtipi.sh | bash
The script will:
Install Docker (if not present).
Clone the
runtipirepo to~/runtipi.Start the stack with
docker compose.
6. Post-install checklist
Visit
http://<server-ip>and finish the onboarding wizard.Change the default
runtipiuser password.Mount extra volumes (e.g.,
/mnt/data) inruntipi/user-config/tipi-compose.ymlif you need more storage for apps like Nextcloud or Plex.Keep Ubuntu updated:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade.
7. ARM64 (Raspberry Pi 4/5, Orange Pi, etc.)
Ubuntu 24.04 ARM64 images work fine; just ensure you use a 64-bit build and have at least 4 GB RAM.
That’s it—Ubuntu 24.04 is fully supported and the installer handles the rest.
