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Self-host Dokploy on a VPS

Dokploy 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.

Dokploy is an open-source deployment platform: it builds and runs your apps and databases with Docker, and routes traffic with Traefik. One script installs everything on a fresh server.

Order Standard · €12.99/moInstall steps

  • Apps and databases

    Deploy from Git, Dockerfiles or Compose files.

  • Traefik routing

    Domains and certificates handled for each app.

  • Monitoring built in

    Watch CPU, memory and logs per service.

Plans for Dokploy

Dokploy asks for at least 2 GB of RAM and 30 GB of disk. Standard gives room for Dokploy and several apps; pick Pro for more.

  • 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
  • Minimum resources
    2 GB RAM and 30 GB disk (Dokploy's minimum)
  • Free ports
    80, 443 and 3000 must be free, so start from a clean server

Official site: docs.dokploy.com

How to install Dokploy

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 Dokploy installer

    The official script installs Docker, Dokploy and Traefik. It stops if port 80, 443 or 3000 is already in use.

    Shell
    curl -sSL https://dokploy.com/install.sh | sh
  4. 4

    Create the admin account

    Open http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:3000 and create your administrator account straight away.

  5. 5

    Deploy your first app

    Create a project, add an application from your Git provider or a Docker image, and set its domain.

After installing

  • Ports
    3000 for the dashboard, 80 and 443 for your apps through Traefik.
  • Secure the dashboard
    Give Dokploy itself a domain with HTTPS in its settings, then stop using the plain IP:3000 address.
  • Backups
    Server backups are not included. Dokploy can back up databases to S3-compatible storage.

Dokploy questions

Which plan do I need for Dokploy?

Standard for Dokploy and a few apps. Pick Pro or Advanced if you build and run many services.

Dokploy or Coolify?

Both are open-source, self-hosted deployment platforms. Try the one whose workflow you prefer; both install with one script.

Is Dokploy free?

Dokploy is open source and free to self-host. Check its repository for license details.

Can I run it next to a web server?

No, Dokploy needs ports 80 and 443 for Traefik. Use a clean server.

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

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