Activepieces

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Open-source workflow automation - self-hosted Zapier alternative

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Deploy Activepieces in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Activepieces

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Manual Setup Guide

Set Up Activepieces from Terminal

Get your hands dirty: manual Activepieces deployment guide for developers.

Log into Your Server

Access your server's command line by opening a terminal and running the SSH command below.

terminal

# SSH into your server
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Using a custom SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa root@your-server-ip

First time? Need Docker? Install it: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Prepare the Install Location

Set up the folder structure for your Docker deployment.

terminal

# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/activepieces
cd ~/apps/activepieces

Create docker-compose.yml

Set up your Docker Compose file with this configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  activepieces:
    image: activepieces/activepieces:latest
    ports:
      - "8080:80"
    environment:
      - AP_ENGINE_EXECUTABLE_PATH=dist/packages/engine/main.js
      - AP_ENCRYPTION_KEY=<your-encryption-key>
      - AP_JWT_SECRET=<your-jwt-secret>
      - AP_FRONTEND_URL=http://localhost:8080
      - AP_POSTGRES_DATABASE=activepieces
      - AP_POSTGRES_HOST=db
      - AP_POSTGRES_PORT=5432
      - AP_POSTGRES_USERNAME=activepieces
      - AP_POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - AP_REDIS_HOST=redis
      - AP_REDIS_PORT=6379
      - AP_SANDBOX_RUN_TIME_SECONDS=600
      - AP_TELEMETRY_ENABLED=false
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy
      redis:
        condition: service_healthy

  db:
    image: postgres:16-alpine
    environment:
      - POSTGRES_DB=activepieces
      - POSTGRES_USER=activepieces
      - POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
    volumes:
      - db_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    restart: unless-stopped
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD-SHELL", "pg_isready -U activepieces -d activepieces"]
      interval: 10s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 5
      start_period: 30s

  redis:
    image: redis:7-alpine
    volumes:
      - redis_data:/data
    restart: unless-stopped
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD", "redis-cli", "ping"]
      interval: 10s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 5

volumes:
  db_data:
  redis_data:

Environment Variables

PORTHost port to expose(default: 8080)

ENCRYPTION_KEYEncryption key (32 chars)

JWT_SECRETJWT secret

DB_NAMEDatabase name(default: activepieces)

DB_USERDatabase user(default: activepieces)

DB_PASSWORDDatabase password

Run the Deployment

Start all services defined in your compose file.

terminal

# Start the containers in detached mode
docker compose up -d

# Check if containers are running
docker compose ps

# View logs
docker compose logs -f

Configure Network Access

Open the port so you can access the application externally.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8080

Skip the Terminal

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Why type commands when you can click? Deploy Activepieces the easy way with Server Compass.

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Automatic SSL setup
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After Deployment

After deploying Activepieces with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Create your admin account

Create your first flow

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Activepieces FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Activepieces

How do I deploy Activepieces with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Activepieces from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Activepieces?

Activepieces requires a minimum of 512MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Activepieces data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Activepieces backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Activepieces to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Activepieces image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Activepieces free to self-host?

Activepieces is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.