DHIS2 Hosting Live In 5 Minutes

DHIS2 hosting on xCloud runs the health information platform on your own domain without you building the stack, as a self-hosted health information platform. Deploy DHIS2 2.43.2 and xCloud runs the official dhis2/core image with a private PostGIS database, replaces upstream's public default admin login with a generated password, writes the configuration file for you and publishes it over HTTPS.

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What is DHIS2?

Self-hosted DHIS2 is a flexible information system for data capture, management, validation, analytics and visualization. Upstream's README says data can be captured through web browsers, Android devices, Java feature phones and SMS, and the project describes dashboards, maps and a web API. It is an open-source alternative to proprietary health information systems, released under the BSD 3-Clause licence.

On xCloud the template runs the official dhis2/core 2.43.2 image, pinned by digest, with PostgreSQL 16 and PostGIS 3.5 on a private network. Two named volumes hold the DHIS2 home directory and the database. Upstream warns its own Docker Compose file is not for production use, so back up, test restores and read DHIS2's production guidance before you rely on this for real health data.

From Sign-Up to a Live DHIS2 Instance In Just 3 Easy Steps

A DHIS2 install normally means an application server, a PostGIS database, a configuration file, an admin bootstrap, a domain and a certificate before anyone can enter data. This is the same result without assembling any of it.

Step 01
Sign Up
Create your xCloud account and pick DHIS2 from the OneClick catalog. Choose your domain and server. There are no extra fields; the admin password is generated for you.
Step 02
We Deploy It For You
One click. We bring up the official DHIS2 image and a private PostGIS database, both pinned by immutable digest, mount the dhis2_home and dhis2_db volumes, replace DHIS2's public default login with your generated password and publish the web interface and API over HTTPS.
Step 03
Sign In And Set Up Your Users
Allow about 5 to 10 minutes for the first start, when the schema and bundled apps are created. Then open the HTTPS URL, sign in as admin with the generated password, and create your own users and roles.

Everything DHIS2 Does, On Your Own Server

DHIS2 runs in full here: a health data platform with its web apps and API, on a domain and a server you control.

Data Capture And Management
Collect, manage and validate aggregate and individual-level health data in one web application, with metadata management and configuration built in.
Validation And Analytics
DHIS2 is built for data capture, management, validation, analytics and visualisation, so the same system that collects the numbers also checks and analyses them.
Dashboards, Charts And Maps
Upstream ships visualisation apps for dashboards, pivot tables, charting and GIS, and the PostGIS database underneath supports the spatial side.
RESTful Web API
The data model and services are exposed through a RESTful web API, so other systems can read and write DHIS2 data.
Sign-In For All Data
No data is open to anonymous visitors by default. You decide who gets an account and which roles they hold.
Bundled Apps
The first start installs DHIS2's bundled apps, and the dhis2_home volume keeps installed apps, uploaded file resources and logs across restarts.

Everything You Need To Run Your Health Data 24/7

Managed hosting for DHIS2, so the parts that keep it online are not your problem.

DHIS2 2.43.2 deployed instantly
Private PostGIS database
Generated admin password
Two persistent volumes
Free SSL certificate
Server backups and snapshots
Server security updates included
30+ server locations
Unused balance refunded

What You Can Do With DHIS2

Health data management for a programme
A ministry unit or NGO collects aggregate and individual-level data through web forms, validates it and publishes dashboards and maps, on a server its own staff control.
Collect data from field staff
A programme gathers data from clients ranging from web browsers to Android devices and SMS, as upstream describes, then reviews it centrally in the same instance.
Analyse and visualise indicators
An analyst builds charts, pivot tables and dashboards from collected data and shares them with decision makers through the web interface and the web API.
Keep sensitive data under your jurisdiction
An organisation with strict data-handling duties hosts DHIS2 itself, using individual user accounts and DHIS2's own access controls, and applying its own retention policy.

DHIS2 Screenshots

DHIS2 organisation unit management screen on a freshly installed instance

DHIS2 vs Alternatives

Proprietary health information systems: Choose DHIS2 on your own Cloud VPS instead of a proprietary health information system when you want open-source software you can host yourself. Upstream describes the software as BSD 3-Clause licensed.
OpenMRS: OpenMRS is another open-source health system that people compare. This page makes no feature claim about it; DHIS2's own pitch is aggregate and individual-level data capture, analytics and dashboards.
Apache Superset: Apache Superset is a self-hosted BI tool with its own OneClick page. This page makes no feature claim about it; DHIS2 includes its own dashboards, pivot tables, charts and GIS.
LimeSurvey: LimeSurvey is a self-hosted survey tool with its own OneClick page. This page makes no feature claim about it; DHIS2 covers data capture, validation, analytics and visualisation in one system.

Simple Pricing. Everything Included.

Dedicated Cloud VPS size, pre-configured for DHIS2 hosting. Resize any time.

Cloud VPS 16 GB

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Ready To Run Your Own DHIS2 Instance?

DHIS2 on xCloud runs on a dedicated Cloud VPS that we provision, patch, monitor and restore. Deploy faster. Own the server. Stay in control.

Fast Provisioning
Deploy faster using an xCloud Managed Server built with optimized stacks and high-speed SSDs.
Enterprise-grade security
Protect your infrastructure with a free SSL certificate and more advanced security features at no additional cost.
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From Server creation to application deployment, everything can be managed from our intuitive control panel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.

Is DHIS2 free and open source?

Yes. DHIS2 is open source under the BSD 3-Clause licence, so the platform carries no licence charge. xCloud bills for the dedicated Cloud VPS that runs it. The DHIS2 name and logo are trademarks of their owners, and no partnership is implied.

Can I run DHIS2 with Docker?

Upstream runs DHIS2 in Docker for development but warns its Compose file is not for production. This template uses the official dhis2/core 2.43.2 image with PostGIS, pinned by digest, behind HTTPS, so it is DHIS2 Docker hosting you should back up and test; read DHIS2's production guidance too.

How much RAM does a DHIS2 cloud server need?

The floor is 4096 MB of RAM, 2 CPU cores and 20 GB of disk, so a DHIS2 cloud server is sold on the 16 GB Cloud VPS. DHIS2 publishes no hard minimum and advises giving PostgreSQL more than half of the memory.

How do I sign in to a new DHIS2 server?

Open your HTTPS URL and sign in as admin with the generated Admin Password from your credentials. A fresh DHIS2 starts with a public default login, which the container replaces on start while it is still active. Create your own users and restrict the shared admin.

How do I send email from DHIS2?

Configure SMTP under System settings inside DHIS2, because it is a DHIS2 system setting, not an environment variable. Until you do, DHIS2 will not send email. Sign in as administrator, set the mail server details, and test with a message.

Is Docker Compose suitable for production DHIS2?

Upstream says not to use its Docker Compose file in production and points to a separate docker deployment project under development. This template is a convenient managed starting point, but you should plan backups, restore tests and your own operations before putting live health data on it.

How do I back up DHIS2?

Take a backup of dhis2_home and dhis2_db together; the home volume holds the configuration, uploaded files, apps and logs, and the database holds the data. Prefer a PostgreSQL-native dump for a consistent online copy, and test restores in an isolated install.

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How do I update DHIS2?

Upgrade only after a backup. The 2.43.2 image is fixed by digest, DHIS2 migrates its schema on start and cannot be downgraded, so read upstream's notes and rehearse on a restored copy before touching a live install.

Does DHIS2 contact any outside service?

By default DHIS2 contacts the DHIS2 App Hub for update notifications, controlled by a system setting. File resources are limited by DHIS2 itself to about 10 MB. DHIS2 always requires sign-in, with no anonymous access to data unless an administrator grants it, so review these settings before go-live.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. There is no lock-in — cancel any time. Hosting is billed monthly and charged for what you actually use, so when you delete the server the unused balance is refunded to your account, less up to 10% in payment-processing fees.