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Deploy Next.js to Your VPS

Install and self-host Next.js on any VPS. Install and deploy Next.js to your VPS with this ready-to-use demo project. Self-host Next.js on any server with Docker, health checks, and environment variables. Built with Next.js, React, Node.js.

Tech Stack

Next.js

React

Node.js

PostgreSQL/MongoDB

Docker

Install & Run on Your VPS

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

4

Go Live on Your Server

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

Next.js Stack Deployment Guide

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

Ready to Self-Host Next.js?

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