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Self-host Coolify on a VPS

Coolify runs well on a GhostRDP Linux VPS Standard plan with 4 vCPU and 8 GB RAM in Germany or the Netherlands, from €12.99/mo.

Coolify is an open-source platform for deploying apps, databases and services from Git, with automatic HTTPS. It turns your server into your own small PaaS. The official install script sets up Docker and Coolify in one go.

Order Standard · €12.99/moInstall steps

  • Deploy from Git

    Push to a repository and Coolify builds and deploys it.

  • Databases in a click

    PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis and more, managed for you.

  • Automatic HTTPS

    Free certificates for every app's domain.

Plans for Coolify

Coolify needs at least 2 CPU cores and 2 GB of RAM for itself, and your apps and builds need more. Standard is a good start; pick Pro or Advanced for many apps.

  • Linux VPS Standard

    Recommended

    €12.99/mo

    €11.04/mo billed yearly, save €23/year

    • 4 vCPU
    • 8 GB ECC RAM
    • 70 GB NVMe
    • 1 Gbps port
    Order Standard

  • Linux VPS Pro

    €25.99/mo

    €22.09/mo billed yearly, save €46/year

    • 6 vCPU
    • 12 GB ECC RAM
    • 90 GB NVMe
    • 1 Gbps port
    Order Pro

  • Linux VPS Advanced

    €34.99/mo

    €29.74/mo billed yearly, save €62/year

    • 12 vCPU
    • 24 GB ECC RAM
    • 150 GB NVMe
    • 1 Gbps port
    Order Advanced

What you need

  • Operating system
    Linux VPS with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
  • Minimum resources
    2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM and 10 GB disk for Coolify itself (Coolify's minimum)
  • Fresh server
    Start from a clean OS; the script installs Docker for you

Official site: coolify.io/docs

How to install Coolify

Written for Ubuntu 24.04 from the official instructions. Run the commands as root and replace YOUR_SERVER_IP with your server's address.

  1. 1

    Connect to your server over SSH

    Use the IP address and root password from your welcome email (the server page has a Copy SSH command button). Windows 10 and 11, macOS and Linux all include an SSH client in the terminal.

    Shell
    ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP
  2. 2

    Update the system

    Install the latest security updates before you add anything else.

    Shell
    apt update && apt -y upgrade
  3. 3

    Run the Coolify installer

    The official script installs Docker and Coolify.

    Shell
    curl -fsSL https://cdn.coollabs.io/coolify/install.sh | bash
  4. 4

    Create the admin account

    Open http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:8000 right away: the first person to register becomes the admin of this Coolify.

  5. 5

    Deploy your first app

    Follow the onboarding, add your Git repository, set a domain pointing at the server and deploy.

After installing

  • Ports
    8000 for the dashboard, 80 and 443 for your apps. If you turn on a firewall, allow these and SSH.
  • Domains
    Point each app's domain (A record) at your server's IP and Coolify issues the certificate.
  • Backups
    Server backups are not included. Coolify can back up databases to S3-compatible storage.

Coolify questions

Which plan do I need for Coolify?

Standard for Coolify plus a few apps. Builds and databases use memory, so pick Pro or Advanced for many apps.

Is Coolify free?

Self-hosted Coolify is open source and free to use. Coolify also sells a hosted cloud version, which you don't need here.

Can I run Coolify next to other software?

Start from a clean server. Coolify uses ports 80 and 443 for its proxy, which clash with an existing web server.

Where are my apps hosted?

On your server in Germany or the Netherlands, whichever you choose when you order.

Stuck on a step? Our team answers on live chat and in tickets.

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