Appsmith

Development2048MB+ RAM

Low-code platform for building internal tools

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Deploy Appsmith in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Appsmith

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Self-Deploy Guide

DIY Appsmith Deployment

Learn how to self-host Appsmith with this hands-on deployment guide.

Open a Terminal Connection

Start by opening a terminal window and connecting to your VPS via SSH.

terminal

# Connect to your VPS
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Or with a specific SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-key root@your-server-ip

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

Create Application Directory

Create a dedicated space for your application deployment.

terminal

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

Create Deployment Configuration

Create a docker-compose.yml file with the following configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  appsmith:
    image: appsmith/appsmith-ce:latest
    ports:
      - "8080:80"
    volumes:
      - appsmith_data:/appsmith-stacks
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  appsmith_data:

Setup Variables

PORTHost port(default: 8080)

Launch Your Application

Deploy the stack and monitor the startup process.

terminal

# Spin up containers
docker compose up -d

# Verify deployment
docker compose ps

# Check logs for errors
docker compose logs -f

Enable External Access

Set up firewall rules to permit incoming connections.

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

Skip the command line. Deploy visually.

Let Server Compass handle the complexity. Deploy Appsmith with a simple, intuitive interface.

Visual config editor
Instant deployment
Automatic HTTPS
Smooth updates
Live monitoring
Quick rollbacks

Download Server Compass$29 one-time • Lifetime license

After Deployment

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

Create admin account

Connect data sources

Build applications

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Appsmith FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Appsmith

How do I deploy Appsmith with Server Compass?

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

Appsmith requires a minimum of 2048MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 4096MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Appsmith data?

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

How do I update Appsmith to the latest version?

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

Is Appsmith free to self-host?

Appsmith 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.