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Deploy FastAPI to Your VPS

Install and self-host FastAPI on any VPS. Install and deploy FastAPI to your VPS with this ready-to-use demo project. Self-host FastAPI on any server with Docker, health checks, and environment variables. Built with FastAPI, Python, PostgreSQL.

Tech Stack

FastAPI

Python

PostgreSQL

Redis

Uvicorn

Docker

Install & Run on Your VPS

1Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/kai-builder/servercompass-fastapi-demo.git
2Navigate to project
cd servercompass-fastapi-demo
3Build Docker image
docker build -t servercompass-fastapi-demo .
4Run the container
docker run -d -p 3000:3000 --env-file .env servercompass-fastapi-demo

API Endpoints

MethodEndpointDescription
GET/Main application page or API root
GET/api/envDisplay public environment variables
GET/healthHealth check endpoint for monitoring

Environment Variables

VariableTypeDescription
APP_NAMEPublicApplication display name
APP_ENVPublicEnvironment (development/production)
PUBLIC_URLPublicPublic-facing URL of the application
SECRET_KEYPrivateApplication secret key for signing
DATABASE_URLPrivateDatabase connection string

Self-Host FastAPI on Your VPS

1

Connect Your VPS

Add your VPS to Server Compass. Install on any Ubuntu/Debian server from DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Linode, or any provider.

2

Deploy from GitHub

Connect your GitHub account and deploy this FastAPI project to your VPS. Server Compass builds and deploys automatically.

3

Configure Environment

Set environment variables, configure your domain, and enable auto-SSL. Self-host FastAPI with zero DevOps required.

4

Go Live on Your Server

Your FastAPI app is live on your VPS with Docker containers, Nginx reverse proxy, SSL certificates, and health monitoring.

FastAPI Stack Deployment Guide

Learn how to install and deploy FastAPI on your VPS. Includes use cases, self-hosting benefits, related templates, and tutorials.

Ready to Self-Host FastAPI?

Install Server Compass and deploy FastAPI to your VPS in minutes. Self-host on any server. One-time payment, no monthly fees.