Tinyfilemanager Docker Compose [upd] May 2026

TinyFileManager Docker Compose a lightweight, single-file PHP management interface that lets you handle your server files directly from a web browser Key Features Provided

Using the Docker Compose setup unlocks several built-in capabilities: Built-in Code Editor : Edit files in-browser using the Cloud9 IDE with syntax highlighting for over 150 languages. Comprehensive File Operations

: Drag-and-drop uploads, folder creation, and the ability to move, copy, or securely delete files. Advanced Previews

: Instant viewing for images, videos, audio, and even PDF/DOC/PPT files via Google/Microsoft viewers. Multi-User Access Control

: Manage multiple accounts with specific folder permissions and secure session-based authentication. Archive Management : Compress and extract files directly on the server in docker-compose.yml You can use the following configuration based on the official Docker Hub instructions to get started: Tiny File Manager tinyfilemanager tinyfilemanager/tinyfilemanager container_name : tinyfilemanager # Map your local directory to the container's data folder /path/to/your/files :/var/www/html/data Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Important Notes tinyfilemanager docker compose

: It is highly recommended to change the default credentials ( admin/admin@123 ) immediately in your configuration. Persistence : Mount a local volume to /var/www/html/data to ensure your files persist after container restarts. Environment Setup

: For production-like environments, consider using a specialized image like moonbuggy2000/tinyfilemanager which includes Nginx and PHP-FPM for better performance. Docker Hub or setting up a reverse proxy for secure remote access? Tiny File Manager - Awesome Docker Compose

version: '3'
services:
  tinyfilemanager:
    image: tinyspeck/tinyfilemanager
    ports:
      - "80:80"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/var/www/html
    environment:
      - USER=your_username
      - PASS=your_password

Let me explain what each part does:

• image: Specifies the Docker image to use. tinyspeck/tinyfilemanager is the official image for Tiny File Manager.
• ports: Maps port 80 of the host machine to port 80 in the container, allowing you to access the file manager from outside the container.
• volumes: Maps a directory on your host (./data) to a directory in the container (/var/www/html). This is where your files will be stored and accessed through Tiny File Manager. Make sure to create a data directory in the same directory as your docker-compose.yml file.
• environment: Sets environment variables in the container. Here, you can set a username (USER) and password (PASS) for logging into Tiny File Manager.

Basic usage

• Start: docker-compose up -d
• Access: http://localhost:8080 (or your domain)
• Login: username/password from env variables
• Files saved under ./data on host.

Part 5: Advanced Configuration

The basic setup works, but let’s tailor TinyFileManager for real-world use. Let me explain what each part does:

Step 1: The Basic docker-compose.yml for TinyFile Manager

Let's start with the absolute minimum configuration. Create a directory for our project:

mkdir tinyfilemanager-docker && cd tinyfilemanager-docker
touch docker-compose.yml

Open docker-compose.yml and paste the following:

version: '3.8'
services:
tinyfilemanager:
image: tinyfilemanager/tinyfilemanager:latest
container_name: tinyfilemanager
ports:
- "8080:80"
volumes:
# Mount the directory you want to manage
- /path/to/your/local/data:/var/www/html/data
# Optional: Persist TFM's own config (user accounts, auth string)
- tinyfilemanager_config:/var/www/html/config
environment:
- TFM_USERNAME=admin
- TFM_PASSWORD=SecurePass123!
- TFM_ALLOW_EXTERNAL=true
restart: unless-stopped
volumes:
tinyfilemanager_config:

Explanation of directives:

• Image: The official, maintained image by the project author.
• Ports: Maps host port 8080 to container port 80. After starting, access via http://your-server-ip:8080.
• Volumes:
  • The first bind mount is crucial. Replace /path/to/your/local/data with an absolute path on your host (e.g., /mnt/storage or ./files for a relative path). This is where your actual files live.
  • The second is a named volume storing the config.php and user auth data so your credentials persist across container updates.
• Environment Variables: Override default login (default is admin/admin@123). Note: Do not use weak passwords here; we will harden later.

5.1 Changing the Container’s Document Root

By default, the container serves /var/www/html/. If you want TFM to manage a different directory (e.g., your entire /home), change the volume mount:

volumes:
  - /home:/var/www/html/data:ro  # ro = read-only if you want safety

Warning: Giving read-write access to sensitive host directories is powerful but dangerous. Use with caution. image : Specifies the Docker image to use