Server Compass Blog
Guides, tutorials, and release notes for the self-hosted generation.
Apr 5, 2026
Coolify vs Dokploy: Which Self-Hosted PaaS Should You Use?A detailed comparison of Coolify and Dokploy covering features, ease of use, pricing, Docker support, GitHub integration, and community. Find out which self-hosted PaaS fits your workflow in 2026.
Apr 5, 2026
Deploy Apps on Hetzner: The Complete Beginner GuideA step-by-step beginner guide to deploying apps on Hetzner Cloud. Learn how to create an account, provision a VPS, connect via SSH, install Docker, and deploy your first application on one of the most affordable cloud providers.
Apr 5, 2026
How to Deploy Apps on a VPS Using Docker ComposeA practical guide to deploying applications on a VPS with Docker Compose. Learn how to write compose files, deploy multi-container apps, manage services, and follow production best practices.
Apr 5, 2026
How to Deploy Next.js to a VPS with Docker (Step-by-Step Guide)A practical, step-by-step guide to deploying your Next.js application to a VPS using Docker. Covers Dockerfile creation, Docker Compose setup, Traefik reverse proxy with automatic SSL, and how Server Compass can simplify the entire process.
Apr 5, 2026
Docker Compose Templates for Popular Developer Tools (Ready to Use)Copy-paste Docker Compose templates for Grafana, Prometheus, PostgreSQL, Redis, Nginx, Traefik, n8n, Metabase, and more. Each template includes working YAML and setup instructions.
Apr 5, 2026
How to Deploy Docker Apps to a VPS: The Complete Production GuideA step-by-step guide to deploying Docker containers on a VPS. Covers SSH setup, Docker installation, running containers, Docker Compose, reverse proxy configuration, and managing production deployments.
Apr 5, 2026
How to Turn a VPS Into Your Own VercelReplicate Vercel's key features — git push deployments, auto-SSL, preview environments, and zero-downtime deploys — on a $5/month VPS. Compare tools like Coolify and see why Server Compass is the fastest path to a self-hosted Vercel experience.
Apr 1, 2026
Reclaim Disk Space and Lock Your Production ServersScan your VPS for reclaimable disk space with a visual breakdown by category, clean up with one click, and lock production servers into read-only mode to prevent accidental changes.
Mar 29, 2026
Deploy from Docker Hub, GHCR, or Any Registry — No Build Step RequiredDeploy pre-built container images from Docker Hub, GHCR, or private registries to your VPS without a build step. Plus configure trusted proxy headers for real visitor IPs behind Cloudflare.
Mar 26, 2026
Deploy NocoDB with Docker on Ubuntu on Hetzner CloudLearn how to deploy NocoDB, a self-hosted Airtable alternative, on a Hetzner Cloud server with Docker Compose, PostgreSQL, and a firewall.
Mar 24, 2026
50 New One-Click Deploy Templates: From AI Tools to Media ServersDeploy 50 new self-hosted apps including AnythingLLM, Plex, Affine, Dashy, and Pi-hole with one click. Server Compass now ships 247 templates total.
Mar 22, 2026
Use Your Existing Nginx or Caddy Reverse Proxy with Server CompassKeep your existing Nginx, Caddy, or CloudPanel reverse proxy while using Server Compass for Docker app deployment. Auto-detection, config generation, and one-click CloudPanel migration.