Replace Spotify Self-Host Navidrome Docker Container in Proxmox LXC Container

Today we install Navidrome using a Docker Compose file in our Proxmox LXC Container

What is Navidrome ?

  • Navidrome is a lightweight, self-hosted music streaming server.
  • Cost Savings: Replaces paid streaming services like Spotify or Apple Music, saving subscription fees.
  • Full Control: Gives you complete ownership of your music library without ads or restrictions.
  • Open Source & Free: No licensing fees, with the flexibility to run on affordable hardware or cloud instances.
  • Multi-Device Support: Stream to any device using free Subsonic-compatible apps, avoiding proprietary ecosystems.
  • No Internet Dependency: Access your music even without a reliable internet connection by hosting locally.

https://www.navidrome.org/docs/

https://www.navidrome.org/docs/overview/#apps

https://hub.docker.com/r/deluan/navidrome

2. Docker compose file

Run these commands:

sudo su -

mkdir /opt/stacks/navidrome/ -p

cd /opt/stacks/navidrome/

nano compose.yaml

Put this in the file

services:
  navidrome:
    image: deluan/navidrome:latest
    ports:
      - "4533:4533"
    environment:
      - ND_SCANSCHEDULE
      - ND_LOGLEVEL
      - ND_BASEURL
      - ND_AUTOIMPORTPLAYLISTS
      - ND_UILOGINBACKGROUNDURL
      - ND_UIWELCOMEMESSAGE
      - ND_DEFAULTTHEME
      - ND_SESSIONTIMEOUT
    volumes:
      - "./data:/data"
      - "./your-music:/music:ro"
    restart: unless-stopped

3. The .env file

Run this command:

nano .env

Put this in the file

ND_SCANSCHEDULE=1h
ND_LOGLEVEL=info
ND_BASEURL=
ND_AUTOIMPORTPLAYLISTS=true
ND_UILOGINBACKGROUNDURL=https://i.imgur.com/JeWDIlv.png
ND_UIWELCOMEMESSAGE=Welcome
ND_DEFAULTTHEME=Spotify-ish
ND_SESSIONTIMEOUT=24h

4. Change Ownership of music folder

Run this command:

chown -R nickm: /opt

5. Open browser

http://your-server-ip:4533/

http://tiger.loseyourip.com:4533/

http://tiger.loseyourip.com:5001/compose/dockge