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Self-hosted SiYuan Note

SiYuan VPS Hosting

Self-host the SiYuan note-taking app in one click via Coolify, with full root access and locations in Europe and America.

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Siyuan

Configure yourself

Your project. Your setup.

No package fits? Choose your CPU, RAM and storage—you only pay for what your project actually needs.

  • Powerful CPUs

  • 100 Gbit/s host network

  • Juniper Firewall

  • DDoS protection

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Self-hosted SiYuan Note

Your SiYuan notes on your own VPS.

SiYuan Note turns scattered notes into a connected knowledge base. You write in blocks, reference any paragraph from any page and turn notes into flashcards for spaced repetition, all in a privacy-first, open-source app. Self-hosted on your own VPS, the workspace stays on a server you control and opens in any browser. You deploy it in one click from the Coolify app marketplace instead of writing a Docker Compose file by hand.

Full root access means the server is yours. Put SiYuan behind your own domain with HTTPS, set an access code, close every port you don't need and run other self-hosted tools next to it through Coolify or plain Docker. You decide where your notes live, who can reach them and when to update, instead of handing your knowledge base to a SaaS cloud.

Your SiYuan notes on your own VPS.

SiYuan features

What your SiYuan workspace can do

Find any block in seconds, pull live task lists into pages with SQL queries and export to Markdown, all in a browser workspace behind your own access code.

Notes in every browser

Open the same workspace on laptop, tablet or phone without installing anything.

Find any block instantly

Locate a single paragraph across thousands of notes with built-in full-text search.

SQL query blocks

Keep live lists of open tasks or tagged blocks inside any page via SQL.

Export to open formats

Take your notes anywhere as Markdown, PDF or Word files.

Images and PDFs in your notes

Keep screenshots, PDFs and attachments right next to the notes they belong to.

Workspace behind an access code

Only people with your access code get in, backed by HTTPS and your firewall.

Locations in Europe and America

Your server. Your location.

4 data centers in Europe and America — choose the location closest to your users.

Europe

FFM/Eygelshoven

America

Dallas
Los Angeles
Ashburn

Inside SiYuan

What you can do with SiYuan Note

SiYuan connects your notes at block level: link any paragraph to any other, find it again in seconds and keep the whole knowledge base local-first and private.

Open-source note appBlock-level linkingLocal-first and privateFor researchers and devs

Siyuan

Editor

Siyuan

Block editor

Every paragraph, heading, list or image is its own block. You can drag blocks around, nest them and use block-level actions on hover, so restructuring a long document takes seconds instead of copy-and-paste sessions.

Slash commandsDrag-and-drop blocksEmbedded mediaBlock actions on hover

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Siyuan on your VPS in minutes — no complicated setup.

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Backups & snapshots

Your VPS stays restorable.

Snapshots let you roll back quickly. ZapX Pass unlocks Restore, manual Backups, and longer retention for daily Backups.

Backups with ZapX Pass

SECURED
ZapX Pass
  • Manual Backups
  • Keep daily Backups longer

Snapshots for quick rollback

RECORDED
ZapX Pass
  • Snapshot before deployment
  • Jump back immediately
  • Snapshot with RAM

More control with ZapX Passextra storage, restore, Pass perks, and Lifetime VPS without activity checks

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Reviews

What customers say about ZAP-Hosting

Real feedback on support and setup.

4.4
19,543+ Reviews on Trustpilot

best of the hosting

best of the hosting

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Kelkai
10 Nov 2026
ZAP-HostingReply
Best of the hosting? We'll happily put that on the wall, thank you! Whenever a question comes up, the ZAP-Hosting support team is available around the clock. 🏆
10 Nov 2026

perfect hosting plans

perfect hosting plans

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Technologyfuture
8 Nov 2026
ZAP-HostingReply
Perfect plans is a big compliment, thank you! If a question about them ever comes up, the ZAP-Hosting support team can be reached around the clock (24/7). 🙌
8 Nov 2026

very nice trust worthy

very nice trust worthy

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Odysseas Polomarkakis
7 Nov 2026
ZAP-HostingReply
Trust is something we work on every day, so reading this is great, thank you! ZAP-Hosting operates its own data centers, with servers built on dual AMD EPYC processors. 🚀
8 Nov 2026

thank you for zapk hosting it is best…

thank you for zapk hosting it is best in the world

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ahma muhamad
7 Nov 2026
ZAP-HostingReply
That is an incredibly kind thing to say, thank you! And if a question ever pops up, our support at ZAP-Hosting is there for you 24/7. ⚡
8 Nov 2026

Super Support

Super Support

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sdasdadsa
4 Nov 2026
ZAP-HostingReply
Support is what we are here for, so this one is music to our ears! The ZAP-Hosting support team is available around the clock, even for the small questions. Thank you! 🎧
5 Nov 2026

lifetime vps is pretty good

lifetime vps is pretty good

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kikyo
27 Oct 2026

Easy to use and Very affordable.

Easy to use and Very affordable.

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bondy
26 Oct 2026
ZAP-HostingReply
Easy to use and easy on the wallet? We'll happily take that review, thank you! Should a question come up along the way, the ZAP-Hosting support team is available 24/7. 🙌
26 Oct 2026

most stable server hosting platform at…

most stable server hosting platform at the time !

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ryzex fn
25 Oct 2026
ZAP-HostingReply
Stability is what we care about most, so this made our day! In its own data centers ZAP-Hosting runs servers on dual AMD EPYC processors. Thank you! ⚡
25 Oct 2026

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Siyuan

Answers to the most important questions before you start.

Order a VPS, open the Apps tab in the ZapX panel and pick SiYuan from the Coolify app marketplace. Coolify pulls the official container and starts it, so SiYuan is online within minutes. You don't have to write a Docker Compose file or configure the container by hand. Read the one-click apps guide

  • Order a VPS
  • Open the Apps tab and choose SiYuan
  • Open your workspace in the browser

Your self-hosted server gives you SiYuan in the browser, on desktop and mobile alike. The native desktop and mobile apps sync through SiYuan's own sync options, and SiYuan sets their requirements. Check the official SiYuan documentation for the current details before you plan your setup.

  • Browser access works on every device
  • App sync follows SiYuan's official rules
  • Root access lets you add your own storage services

SiYuan runs as a single container, so a smaller plan is a good start for a personal workspace. RAM and storage needs grow with your assets, PDFs and the number of people using the workspace. Start small and upgrade as your workspace grows. All plan specs are shown live in the pricing section.

  • Smaller plan for a personal workspace
  • More RAM and storage for large asset libraries
  • Upgrade as your workspace grows

SiYuan is open source, so you only pay for the VPS it runs on. Current prices for every plan load live in the pricing section on this page, and you choose the term that suits you when you order.

  • Live prices in the pricing section
  • Flexible term
  • Cancel anytime

Set a strong access authorization code so the web interface asks for it before anyone gets in. Then connect your own domain with HTTPS through Coolify and use the firewall to allow only the traffic you need. With root access, you decide who can reach the server. Learn how to manage the firewall

  • Long, unique access code
  • Own domain with HTTPS
  • Firewall rules for the traffic you need

Yes. Point an A record at the IP of your VPS, add the domain to the SiYuan app in Coolify and redeploy. Coolify then requests an HTTPS certificate, so your workspace opens under your own address. Set up your DNS records

  • A record to your VPS IP
  • Domain saved on the SiYuan app in Coolify
  • HTTPS certificate issued automatically

Yes. Every VPS gets a daily automatic Backup from the platform, included without a ZapX Pass. With the ZapX Pass, you can view and restore these daily Backups, create manual Backups and snapshots, and manage your Backup slots and storage. SiYuan's own data snapshots and Markdown export add another layer.

  • Daily automatic Backup included
  • Restore, manual Backups and snapshots with ZapX Pass
  • SiYuan export as an extra copy

ZAP-Hosting has locations in Europe and America, so you can pick the one closest to you or to whoever uses your workspace. Many US users start with Ashburn, Dallas or Los Angeles.

  • Locations in Europe and America
  • Pick the location closest to you
  • You choose it when you order

Yes, you can cancel your VPS anytime. The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current term, and you choose that term yourself when you order.

  • Cancel anytime
  • Flexible term
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the term

The easiest way is a VPS with the Coolify app marketplace: you deploy SiYuan in one click, with no manual Docker setup, and you keep full root access. How much RAM you need depends on your workspace. A personal workspace fits a smaller plan, and you move up when assets, PDFs or users grow. All plan specs are listed live in the pricing section.

  • One-click deploy via Coolify
  • Full root access
  • Plan size matched to your workspace

Any more questions?

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ZAPX Dashboard

Your VPS in the ZapX panel without a terminal.

Statistics, console and settings for the server behind your SiYuan workspace.

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VPS Console tab

VPS Console tab

VPS Console tab

AI support

Get help with your SiYuan VPS from the ZapX AI Agent

The ZapX AI Agent explains logs, settings and next steps for your SiYuan VPS around the clock, and hands you over to a human when needed.

Coolify deploysDomains & HTTPSFirewall rulesResource usage

With the ZapX Pass, you can also restore your daily Backups and create manual Backups and snapshots for your SiYuan VPS.

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Why does SiYuan ask for an access code?
That's the access authorization code protecting your web interface. You find it in the environment variables of the SiYuan app in Coolify. Choose a long, unique code and redeploy the app so the change takes effect.
Can I change the code later?
Yes. Update the variable in Coolify and redeploy. Anyone who opens the workspace afterwards has to enter the new code.

Performance

Measured performance for your SiYuan VPS

For SiYuan, that means search across thousands of blocks stays snappy, and large PDFs and images open without waiting.

Top-tier Performance

High-performance VPS, CPU model depends on the location

ZAP-HostingPowerful server CPUs
Typical VPSHardware varies

Typical VPS plans without a published host CPU

confirmed 2026-07-01

Standard CPUPowerful server CPUs, model depends on the location
StorageEnterprise NVMe U.3, Ceph
Support24/7 AI + escalation

Methodology: July 2026 · mtr · iperf3 · fio · Smokeping

“Typical market” values reflect common providers in the relevant segment under comparable test conditions where applicable.

Live network status

Use cases

Your private, self-hosted Notion alternative

Block references, Markdown and a local-first data model make SiYuan a privacy-first home for personal knowledge, research and study notes.

One-click deploy

Deploy SiYuan in one click with Coolify

Host Siyuan on a VPS

ZapX appComing soon

Manage your SiYuan VPS on the go

Check the status, restart the server or look at resource stats from your phone, wherever you are.

Server status at a glance
Start, stop and restart with one tap
Resource stats for CPU, RAM and disk

Also available

We also offer the following apps.

WireGuard, Coolify, monitoring, and more — one-click setup on your VPS.

Benefit

All apps included

The app marketplace is included with your VPS — no extra charge per installation.

One-Click AppsNo app surcharge

Choose your apps in the configurator and get started in minutes.

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Deploy SiYuan in one click, keep your notes on your own server and cancel anytime.

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