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Deploy Owncast on your own server.
Owncast is a free and open-source live video and web chat server that works seamlessly with your existing broadcasting software. It gives you complete control and ownership over your stream, allowing you to create the content you want. The app comes with a frictionless built-in chat feature that enables your viewers to engage and be a…
Your infrastructureAutomatic HTTPSNo lock-in
Screenshots
A closer look at Owncast.
Setup time
A few minutes
Deployment
Your own server
Services
1 connected service
Why Owncast
Everything you need, running where you choose.
Get the full Owncast experience with Easypanel handling the repetitive infrastructure work around it.
Live Video and Web Chat Server
Owncast is a free and open source live video and web chat server. It works with your existing broadcasting software, allowing you to start streaming on your own server in minutes.
Built-in Chat
Owncast includes a frictionless built-in chat that allows your viewers to be a part of the action. You can include custom emotes and build chat bots to encourage engagement from your viewers.
Customizable
Owncast allows you to tweak the content of your page, the video quality, server performance and more. You can also extend Owncast’s functionality by building your own bots, overlays, tools and integrations.
Self-Hosted and Independent
Owncast gives you complete control and ownership over your stream, allowing you to create the content you want. It's a self-hosted solution, meaning you have the freedom to manage your own server and data.
Reach a Wider Audience
With Owncast, your live stream can reach a wider audience on The Fediverse. This allows people to follow and share your stream on Mastodon and other Fediverse services, expanding your viewer base.
One-click deployment
Skip manual Docker setup. Easypanel creates and connects the services this app needs.
How it works
From template to live app in three steps.
Easypanel turns the template into real services, storage, and domains on the server you already control.
Already have Easypanel? Open your dashboard at the URL or IP of your own installation.
Installation guide1
Open your dashboard
Visit the URL or IP of your Easypanel installation and choose the target project.
2
Choose Owncast
Open Templates, select Owncast, then review its service names and configuration.
3
Deploy and open your app
Easypanel starts every service and provisions an HTTPS domain for you.
Installation options
The template asks for these values before creating your services.
| Option | Default | Required |
|---|---|---|
App Service Name | owncast | Required |
App Service Image | gabekangas/owncast:0.2.5 | Required |
Resources
Project documentation and source code.
Latest template update
May 5, 2026
Version bumped to 0.2.5
Questions
Deploy with confidence.
The template handles the application setup while Easypanel keeps the infrastructure understandable and under your control.
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Ready to deploy Owncast?
Open your own Easypanel dashboard, choose Owncast from Templates, and review the deployment options.