Dokploy
Description
Dokploy is a versatile and self-hostable Platform as a Service (PaaS) tailored to simplify the deployment, scaling, and management of web applications and databases. This open-source solution supports a wide range of technologies, providing developers with a flexible and cost-effective alternative to commercial platforms like Vercel, Heroku, and Netlify. With Dokploy, users can deploy various types of applications, create and manage databases, and monitor system resources in real-time. It is designed for developers, startups, and businesses aiming to streamline their deployment pipelines and enhance productivity.
Features
- Application Deployment: Easily deploy applications built in Node.js, PHP, Python, Go, Ruby, and other frameworks.
- Database Management: Manage databases with support for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, and Redis.
- Automated Backups: Schedule and automate backups to external storage destinations, ensuring data integrity.
- Docker Compose Support: Simplify orchestration of multi-container applications with built-in Docker Compose support.
- Multi-Node Scaling: Scale your applications across multiple nodes with Docker Swarm for effective cluster management.
- One-Click Templates: Instantly deploy popular open-source templates like Plausible Analytics, Pocketbase, and Calcom.
- Traefik Integration: Automatically configure Traefik for seamless routing, load balancing, and SSL management.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Monitor CPU usage, memory, storage, and network performance for all resources via an intuitive interface.
- Docker Container Management: Deploy, manage, and monitor Docker containers with ease.
- CLI and API Access: Control your deployments programmatically through a robust command-line interface and REST API.
- Custom Notifications: Receive deployment alerts and updates through Slack, Discord, Telegram, email, and more.
- Remote Deployment: Deploy and manage applications on remote external servers from a centralized interface.
- Self-Hosted Flexibility: Fully control your deployment environment by hosting Dokploy on your VPS.
Technology Stack
- Containerization: Docker, Docker Compose, Docker Swarm
- Routing and Load Balancing: Traefik
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, Redis
- Monitoring: Integrated resource monitoring tools
- Automation: Customizable deployment pipelines
Requirements
To install Dokploy, you need access to a Virtual Private Server (VPS) and basic familiarity with command-line operations. Run the following command to begin:
curl -sSL https://dokploy.com/install.sh | sh
For a complete installation guide and detailed documentation, visit Dokploy Documentation.
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Learning Resources

My Favourite Way To Deploy Any Web App on VPS
In this tutorial, I demonstrate my preferred method for deploying web applications on a Virtual Private Server (VPS) using Dokploy. I provide a detailed, step-by-step guide to the setup process, highlighting the efficiency and simplicity of this approach. This method supports various applications, including Next.js and Go, and allows for easy scaling, offering a streamlined deployment experience.

Mastering Dokploy: Installation, Setup, and Deployment Guide
Welcome to my step-by-step tutorial on Dokploy! In this video, I'll guide you through everything you need to know to get started with Dokploy, a powerful deployment tool that simplifies your application deployment process.
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