Deployment

Static and PHP Sites

Deploy a static site on Nginx or a PHP 8.3 site on Apache from the Stack Wizard with no Git repository and no build step. Both give you an editable document root, and a redeploy keeps the files you put there.

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How Static and PHP Sites Works

Using Static and PHP Sites is straightforward. Follow these simple steps to get started.

Pick the template

Choose Static Site or PHP Site in the Stack Wizard, name the app and set a port.

Confirm it is running

A starter page reports the live PHP version and the resolved document root, so a broken deploy shows up before you upload a site.

Open Edit site content

The Site content card on the app overview opens the deployed public directory directly in the file manager.

Replace the files

Edit index.php in place, upload files or a folder, or drag a local build output onto the drop target.

The Hard Way

Static and PHP Sites vs. The Command Line

Miss the old days? Here's how to do everything Static and PHP Sites does... the hard way.

Write a compose file

The PHP template is a single service mounting a local public directory as the document root.

terminal

printf 'services:\n  web:\n    image: php:8.3-apache\n    ports:\n      - "8080:80"\n    volumes:\n      - ./public:/var/www/html\n    restart: unless-stopped\n' > docker-compose.yml

Create the document root

Without a page in place the site returns a directory listing or a 403.

terminal

mkdir -p public && echo '<?php phpinfo();' > public/index.php

Bring it up

Start the container and confirm PHP is executing.

terminal

docker compose up -d && curl -s localhost:8080 | head -5

Update the site later

Every content change means another trip over scp or rsync.

terminal

rsync -av ./dist/ user@your-server:/opt/site/public/

The Easy Way

There's a Better Way

Static and PHP Sites in Server Compass does all of this with a single click. No terminal. No memorizing commands. No 3 AM debugging sessions.

No SSH required
Guided workflows
Undo support
Multi-server management

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Capabilities

Static and PHP Sites Features

Everything you need for deployment in one integrated tool, replacing complex CLI commands and manual configuration.

Get Started

Serve HTML, CSS and JavaScript from Nginx with no build step

Run PHP 8.3 on Apache without writing a Dockerfile

Jump straight to the document root with Edit site content

Edit index.php or index.html in place from the file manager

Upload individual files, whole folders, or drag and drop a build output

Keep your files through a redeploy — the starter page is only written when the folder is empty

Attach a domain for HTTPS the same way as any other app

Benefits of Static and PHP Sites

Server management shouldn't require a DevOps team. Static and PHP Sites makes professional-grade deployment accessible to everyone.

Deploy in Minutes

Static and PHP Sites eliminates complex CLI workflows. Deploy your applications visually without memorizing Docker commands.

Zero-Configuration Defaults

Static and PHP Sites comes pre-configured with production-ready settings so you can ship with confidence.

Visual Feedback

Track every step of your deployment with Static and PHP Sites. See progress, logs, and status in real time.

Repeatable Process

Once configured, Static and PHP Sites lets you replicate deployments across servers consistently.

Static and PHP Sites FAQ

Common questions about Static and PHP Sites in Server Compass

How do I access Static and PHP Sites in Server Compass?

Static and PHP Sites is available in the Deployment section of Server Compass. Simply connect to your server, navigate to Deployment, and you'll find Static and PHP Sites ready to use. No additional setup or plugins required.

Does Static and PHP Sites require any server-side installation?

No. Server Compass operates as a desktop application that connects to your server via SSH. Static and PHP Sites works through this connection without installing any agents or packages on your server (except the optional monitoring agent for resource tracking).

Is Static and PHP Sites included in all Server Compass plans?

Yes. Every Server Compass feature, including Static and PHP Sites, is included with the one-time $29 payment. There are no tier restrictions, add-ons, or per-server fees. You get all 152+ features for all your servers.

Can I use Static and PHP Sites with any VPS provider?

Static and PHP Sites 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 Static and PHP Sites different from command-line alternatives?

Static and PHP Sites 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.

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