The simplest and fastest way to install Zabbix is to use the Portainer template prepared by our team. This method minimizes manual configuration and allows you to deploy a stable, ready-to-use monitoring system in just a few minutes.
Requirements:
- VPS with Portainer installed using the Unihost script
- Deployed NPM (Nginx Proxy Manager)
- Installed MariaDB server
After connecting to Portainer, go to the Application section, select Zabbix, and fill in the required fields.
Fill in all the required fields. Please note: for security reasons, the password must be strong — use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters to minimize the risk of unauthorized access. For the database root password, specify the one that was set when configuring the database server, as it is required for the connection.
After that, a new Zabbix stack will appear in the Stacks section. Inside this stack, the containers required for its operation will be deployed.
To access Zabbix, you need to configure proxying through Nginx Proxy Manager (NPM).
- Use your own domain and create an A record pointing to your server’s IP address. In NPM, create a new Proxy Host and fill in the fields as shown in the screenshot below.
- If you don’t have a domain, you can use a test one (for example, zabbix.local) by adding it to the hosts file on your machine.
After that, in NPM create a new Proxy Host and complete the fields according to the example in the screenshot:
After navigating to your domain, the Zabbix login page will open.
Default login credentials:
Username: Admin
Password: zabbix
Once logged in successfully, you will be taken to the Zabbix admin panel, where you can manage hosts, configure monitoring, and track metrics.
To change the password in Zabbix, go to User settings → Profile → Password and set a new password.
Conclusion
Using the ready-made Portainer template significantly reduces setup time and helps avoid potential errors. As a result, you get a fully functional Zabbix instance with a web interface “out of the box,” requiring minimal effort for installation and connection via NPM.