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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Akaunting
Application512MB+ RAM
Free, online and open source accounting software for small businesses and freelancers
applicationcrmakauntingopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy Akaunting in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Akaunting
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy Akaunting on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Akaunting template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted accounting app on your VPS, then verify the login/setup web UI.
About 10 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for Akaunting
Use the template picker search to find Akaunting in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Akaunting template
Choose the Akaunting template. Server Compass fills the accounting app, MariaDB service, persistent volumes, and public web port.
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Step 5Review the Akaunting settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named akaunting-demo and used web port 4100.
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Step 6Deploy Akaunting
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Akaunting web port is available, and click Deploy.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Akaunting image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Akaunting is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Akaunting app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Akaunting in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Akaunting login or setup screen confirms the web UI is reachable.
After Akaunting Opens
- Change the admin password after first login if you shared it during setup.
- Configure SMTP before relying on invoice and password reset emails.
- Back up the Akaunting app volume and MariaDB data volume before moving or replacing the VPS.
- Configure currencies, taxes, and chart of accounts before entering real business data.
- Use HTTPS because accounting and customer data is sensitive.
- Keep the Akaunting image updated for dependency and security fixes.
Verified Result
The Akaunting web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Akaunting deployment questions
What does the Akaunting template deploy?
It deploys the Akaunting web app with a MariaDB service and persistent app/database volumes.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host web port 4100, which maps to the Akaunting web UI on container port 80.
Can I enable authentication?
Yes. The template provisions the admin login email and password during deployment.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Akaunting template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Akaunting with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Visit the application URL
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Log in with your admin credentials
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Complete the company setup wizard
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Configure currencies, taxes, and chart of accounts
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Akaunting FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Akaunting
How do I deploy Akaunting with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Akaunting 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 Akaunting?
Akaunting 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 Akaunting data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Akaunting backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Akaunting to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Akaunting image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Akaunting free to self-host?
Akaunting 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.
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