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Unmanaged App Detection

Automatically detect applications running on your server that are not managed by Server Compass. Import them into your dashboard.

Unmanaged App Detection screenshot in Server Compass

How Unmanaged App Detection Works

Unmanaged App Detection is designed to be intuitive. Here's how you use it in Server Compass.

1

Open Dashboard

Navigate to your application dashboard to see all deployed apps.

2

Use Unmanaged App Detection

Access Unmanaged App Detection from the application detail view.

3

Take Action

Apply changes and monitor results in real time.

Capabilities

What Unmanaged App Detection Can Do

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

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Automatically detect applications running on your server that are not managed by Server Compass
Import them into your dashboard
Integrated with Server Compass's App Management suite
Integrated with Server Compass's App Management suite

Why Unmanaged App Detection Matters

Server management shouldn't require a DevOps team. Unmanaged App Detection makes professional-grade app management accessible to everyone.

Complete Visibility

Unmanaged App Detection gives you a bird's-eye view of all your applications. No more guessing container states.

Instant Actions

Unmanaged App Detection puts start, stop, restart, and rollback at your fingertips with one-click controls.

Safe Operations

Unmanaged App Detection includes safety guards and confirmations to prevent accidental destructive actions.

Historical Context

Unmanaged App Detection keeps a full audit trail so you always know what changed and when.

Unmanaged App Detection FAQ

Common questions about Unmanaged App Detection in Server Compass

How do I access Unmanaged App Detection in Server Compass?

Unmanaged App Detection is available in the App Management section of Server Compass. Simply connect to your server, navigate to App Management, and you'll find Unmanaged App Detection ready to use. No additional setup or plugins required.

Does Unmanaged App Detection require any server-side installation?

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

Is Unmanaged App Detection included in all Server Compass plans?

Yes. Every Server Compass feature, including Unmanaged App Detection, 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 Unmanaged App Detection with any VPS provider?

Unmanaged App Detection 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 Unmanaged App Detection different from command-line alternatives?

Unmanaged App Detection 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.

Try Unmanaged App Detection Today

Download Server Compass and get access to Unmanaged App Detection along with 76 other features. One-time $19 payment. No subscriptions. No per-server fees.