Setting up Gotify

Run the container

The image ships with an SQLite database by default, no separate database container needed for a personal setup.

services:
  gotify:
    image: gotify/server:latest
    container_name: gotify
    restart: unless-stopped
    ports:
      - "8888:80"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data

Log in and change the default password

The first login is admin / admin; change that immediately from the user settings.

Create an application for each thing that'll send alerts

Under Apps, each service that pushes notifications gets its own entry and its own token (a backup script, an uptime monitor, a door sensor automation), which keeps them distinguishable in the notification feed.

Install the client

The Gotify Android app connects with the server address and a client token generated from the Clients tab, and receives pushes instantly over a persistent connection.