Authorizer

Development512MB+ RAM

Open-source authentication and authorization solution with social login, magic links, and JWT — backed by PostgreSQL

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Deploy Authorizer in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Authorizer

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Step-by-step deployment guide

Deploy Authorizer on a VPS with Server Compass

Use the Authorizer template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted authentication service on your VPS, then verify the admin web UI.

About 10 minutesBrowser verified

Step 1

Open the server Apps tab

Select the tutorial-vps VPS, open the Apps tab, and start a new app deployment. Keep sensitive server details hidden before capturing or sharing screenshots.

Server Compass Apps tab before creating an Authorizer app

Step 2

Choose an app template

Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.

Choosing to deploy an app from a Server Compass template

Step 3

Search for Authorizer

Use the template picker search to find Authorizer in the Server Compass template catalog.

Searching for Authorizer in the Server Compass template picker

Step 4

Select the Authorizer template

Choose the Authorizer template. Server Compass fills the auth service, PostgreSQL backend, required admin/JWT/client secrets, and public web port.

Authorizer template selected in Server Compass

Step 5

Review the Authorizer settings

Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named authorizer-demo and used host port 4122.

Reviewing Authorizer project settings and compose service

Step 6

Deploy Authorizer

Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Authorizer web port is available, and click Deploy.

Reviewing Authorizer web port before deployment

Step 7

Watch the deployment progress

Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Authorizer image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.

Server Compass deploying the Authorizer template on the VPS

Step 8

Confirm Authorizer is running

After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Authorizer app is marked Running with its application URL available.

Authorizer template running in the Server Compass Apps tab

Step 9

Open Authorizer in the browser

Open the application URL in a browser. The Authorizer admin or login screen confirms the auth service web UI is reachable.

The deployed Authorizer web UI loaded in a browser

After Authorizer Opens

Place Authorizer behind HTTPS before handling real login, JWT, or magic-link traffic.
Keep the generated ADMIN_SECRET private and rotate it before production use.
Configure SMTP and OAuth providers with production credentials only after HTTPS is active.
Restrict access to the admin dashboard to trusted operators.
Back up the PostgreSQL volume because it stores users, sessions, and signing keys.
Create a test application and verify token issuance before integrating production apps.
Keep the Authorizer image updated for dependency and security fixes.

Verified Result

The Authorizer web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.

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Authorizer deployment questions

What does the Authorizer template deploy?

It deploys the Authorizer authentication service with a PostgreSQL backend and generated admin secret.

Which port did the tutorial use?

The tutorial used host port 4122, which maps to the Authorizer web UI on container port 8080.

Does Authorizer need setup after deployment?

Yes. Sign in with the generated admin secret, configure providers, SMTP, JWT settings, and application callbacks.

Should this become a blog post?

No. The deployment guide should live on the Authorizer template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.

After Deployment

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

Visit the application URL and click 'Log In'

Enter the ADMIN_SECRET to access the admin dashboard

Configure JWT signing keys, allowed origins, and social providers

Integrate with your app via the GraphQL or REST endpoints

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Authorizer FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Authorizer

How do I deploy Authorizer with Server Compass?

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

Authorizer 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 Authorizer data?

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

How do I update Authorizer to the latest version?

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

Is Authorizer free to self-host?

Authorizer 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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