Overview

This document outlines the official and supported method for deploying Snipe-IT using Docker and Docker Compose.

This setup was implemented for work use to provide a centralized asset management system for tracking hardware, users, locations, and lifecycle data.

The deployment follows Snipe-IT’s recommended Docker approach to ensure supportability, security, and maintainability.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure the following are in place:

• Linux server or VM (Ubuntu 20.04+ recommended)

• Docker Engine installed

• Docker Compose plugin installed (docker compose, not docker-compose)

• DNS record available (recommended), e.g.

  snipeit.company.com

• Firewall rules:

  • Allow inbound 80 / 443
  • Do NOT expose database ports publicly

⚠️ This guide assumes Docker and Docker Compose are already installed and functional.

1. Create a Dedicated Project Directory

Keeping Snipe-IT isolated in its own directory makes maintenance and backups easier.

mkdir -p ~/snipeit
cd ~/snipeit

Docker Compose will use this folder name as a prefix for containers, networks, and volumes.

2. Download the Official Docker Compose Files