Container Controls
Start, stop, and restart individual containers or entire stacks with a single click. Full lifecycle management.
How Container Controls Works
Container Controls is designed to be intuitive. Here's how you use it in Server Compass.
Open Dashboard
Navigate to your application dashboard to see all deployed apps.
Use Container Controls
Access Container Controls from the application detail view.
Take Action
Apply changes and monitor results in real time.
What Container Controls Can Do
Everything you need for app management in one integrated tool, replacing complex CLI commands and manual configuration.
Get StartedWhy Container Controls Matters
Server management shouldn't require a DevOps team. Container Controls makes professional-grade app management accessible to everyone.
Complete Visibility
Container Controls gives you a bird's-eye view of all your applications. No more guessing container states.
Instant Actions
Container Controls puts start, stop, restart, and rollback at your fingertips with one-click controls.
Safe Operations
Container Controls includes safety guards and confirmations to prevent accidental destructive actions.
Historical Context
Container Controls keeps a full audit trail so you always know what changed and when.
Container Controls FAQ
Common questions about Container Controls in Server Compass
How do I access Container Controls in Server Compass?
Container Controls is available in the App Management section of Server Compass. Simply connect to your server, navigate to App Management, and you'll find Container Controls ready to use. No additional setup or plugins required.
Does Container Controls require any server-side installation?
No. Server Compass operates as a desktop application that connects to your server via SSH. Container Controls works through this connection without installing any agents or packages on your server (except the optional monitoring agent for resource tracking).
Is Container Controls included in all Server Compass plans?
Yes. Every Server Compass feature, including Container Controls, is included with the one-time $19 payment. There are no tier restrictions, add-ons, or per-server fees. You get all 77+ features for all your servers.
Can I use Container Controls with any VPS provider?
Container Controls works with any VPS or dedicated server that supports SSH access and Docker. This includes DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, Linode, AWS EC2, Google Cloud, Azure, and any other provider. It also works with local servers and homelab setups.
What makes Container Controls different from command-line alternatives?
Container Controls provides a visual, intuitive interface that replaces complex CLI commands and configuration files. You get real-time feedback, safety confirmations, and a consistent experience across all your servers without memorizing syntax or writing scripts.
More App Management Features
Explore other app management capabilities in Server Compass
Application Dashboard
View all deployed applications with real-time status indicators. Switch between grid and table view for your preferred workflow.
Grid & Table View
Toggle between visual grid cards and compact table view. See container status, uptime, and quick actions at a glance.
Container Health Monitoring
Real-time container status with uptime tracking, health check indicators, and resource usage per container.
Zero-Downtime Deployment
Blue-green deployment strategy ensures zero interruption. Health checks validate new containers before switching traffic.
Try Container Controls Today
Download Server Compass and get access to Container Controls along with 76 other features. One-time $19 payment. No subscriptions. No per-server fees.