Server Compass Blog
Guides, tutorials, and release notes for the self-hosted generation.
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.
Mar 13, 2026
Stop Googling Database Commands: Auto-Generate CLI and cURL in One ClickTired of searching for the right MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB command syntax? Server Compass auto-detects your database and generates ready-to-use CLI commands and cURL requests instantly.
Mar 11, 2026
Server Snapshots: One-File Disaster Recovery for Your Entire VPS SetupExport your entire server configuration — Docker stacks, databases, domains, cron jobs — to a single encrypted .scz file. Restore to the same server or migrate to a new one.
Mar 11, 2026
How to Create a robots.txt File for the AI Era (2026 Guide)Learn how to generate robots.txt files that control both search engine crawlers and AI bots like GPTBot, ClaudeBot, and Perplexity. Complete guide with examples, directives, and a free robots.txt generator tool.
Mar 10, 2026
Sync Your Server Compass Data Across Devices with End-to-End EncryptionPush and pull your Server Compass configuration across Mac, Windows, and Linux using your own S3-compatible storage with end-to-end encryption and conflict detection.
Mar 6, 2026
7 Self-Hosted Alternatives to Vercel, Railway & Render (2026)Tired of PaaS bills? Compare 7 self-hosted deployment platforms — Server Compass, Coolify, CapRover, Dokploy, Kamal, and more. Deploy to your own VPS for $5/mo instead of $50+/mo.
Mar 6, 2026
Deploy Docker Containers to VPS Without Kubernetes (Simple Guide)Learn how to deploy Docker containers to your VPS without the complexity of Kubernetes. This comprehensive guide covers Docker installation, Dockerfile creation, Docker Compose, Traefik reverse proxy, and container management for production workloads.
Mar 6, 2026
Deploy Express.js App to VPS (Step-by-Step Guide)Learn how to deploy your Express.js application to a VPS step by step. This comprehensive guide covers production preparation, PM2 process management, Nginx reverse proxy, SSL certificates, firewall configuration, and a Docker alternative.