- GitHub stars
- 6,742
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Latest release
- 26.09
30 September 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Erlang, Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
590 commits
How to self-host ejabberd
ejabberd runs on Erlang and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is ejabberd free?
Yes. ejabberd is open source under the GPL-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host ejabberd?
Yes. ejabberd runs on Erlang and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is ejabberd still maintained?
The last change to ejabberd's code was on 12 October 2026, with 590 commits in the last 12 months.
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