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Getting Started
Deploy Your First App in 5 Minutes
A quick walkthrough to deploy your first application using Server Compass templates.
Beginner5 min readUpdated 2024-02-01
Choose a template
- Select your server from the sidebar
- Click "Deploy New App" or the + button
- Choose "Template" as your deployment source
- Browse or search for an app (e.g., "WordPress", "Ghost", "n8n")
- Click on the template card to select it
Configure the app
Each template comes with sensible defaults, but you can customize:
- App Name: A unique name for this deployment
- Domain: Optional domain to connect (or use IP:port)
- Environment Variables: Passwords, API keys, etc.
- Resources: Memory and CPU limits
Review the pre-filled values and adjust as needed.
Deploy
- Review your configuration
- Click "Deploy"
- Watch the deployment progress in real-time
- Wait for the success message
Your app is now running! Click the app card to view logs, configure domains, or manage the deployment.
Access your app
After deployment:
- Without domain: Access via
http://your-server-ip:port - With domain: Access via your configured domain (after DNS setup)
Server Compass shows the access URL in the app dashboard.
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