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Deploy Answer in 3 Steps

1

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

2

Select Answer

Choose from our template library

3

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Benefits of Deploying Answer with Server Compass

Self-hosting gives you full control over your data and infrastructure

One-Click Deployment

Deploy Answer to your VPS in under 3 minutes. No command-line required.

Full Data Ownership

Your Answer data stays on your server. No third-party access.

Use Any VPS Provider

Works with DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, AWS, or any server with Docker.

Automatic Updates

Keep Answer up-to-date with one-click container updates.

Explore Answer in Action

Server Compass provides everything you need to deploy and manage Answeron your own infrastructure.

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Docker Compose Ready

Pre-configured docker-compose.yml for Answer with best practices.

Environment Variables

Easily configure all settings through an intuitive GUI.

Persistent Storage

Data volumes configured automatically for reliable storage.

Health Monitoring

Built-in health checks to ensure your service is running.

SSL/HTTPS Support

Easy SSL certificate configuration with Let's Encrypt.

Backup Support

Export and backup your data with simple commands.

Answer FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Answer

How do I deploy Answer with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Answer 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 Answer?

Answer requires a minimum of 256MB 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 Answer data?

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

How do I update Answer to the latest version?

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

Is Answer free to self-host?

Answer is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($19 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.

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