# Joplin Server

Joplin Server is the official Docker-based self-hosted synchronization server for Joplin note-taking clients, storing notes, notebooks, tags, and attachments so homelab users can keep note data privately synchronized. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Proxmox, Kubernetes (Helm), ZimaOS, TrueNAS and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/494/joplin-server

## Description

Joplin Server is the official Docker-based self-hosted synchronization server for Joplin note-taking clients, storing notes, notebooks, tags, and attachments so homelab users can keep note data privately synchronized.

## Platform availability

Available on 5 of 9 platforms: Unraid, TrueNAS, ZimaOS, Proxmox, Helm.

## Health score

36/100 (Low), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 0 (GitHub repository no longer exists)
- Easy to install: 75 (5 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 80 (1 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/joplin/server/
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=joplin-server
- Kubernetes (Helm): https://artifacthub.io/packages/helm/djjudas21/joplin-server
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/bigbeartechworld/big-bear-casaos/tree/master/Apps/joplin
- TrueNAS: https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/joplin/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/joplin-server-11joyf20svq6ga?q=joplin-server
- Official website: https://joplinapp.org/

## Common questions

### Is there a non-Docker installation method for Joplin Server?

A support thread describes a reliable non-Docker Debian installation method for Joplin Server.

### Why might SAML SSO fail when using Keycloak with Joplin Server?

The Keycloak IdP metadata must use the correct entityID and service URLs for your real server and login addresses. If they do not match, Joplin cannot talk to the identity provider.

### Can self-hosted Joplin sync attachments and tasks, not just notes?

Yes, Joplin Server synchronizes notes, notebooks, attachments, and tasks across devices.

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