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Deploy NestJS to Your VPS

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

Tech Stack

NestJS

TypeScript

PostgreSQL

Node.js

Docker

Install & Run on Your VPS

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

4

Go Live on Your Server

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

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NestJS Stack Deployment Guide

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

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Ready to Self-Host NestJS?

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