Automatisch

Application512MB+ RAM

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Deploy Automatisch in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Automatisch

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Manual Deployment Guide

Manual Automatisch Setup

For terminal enthusiasts: deploy Automatisch manually with these simple steps.

Start a Secure Shell Session

Open your terminal and connect to your server. Replace the IP address with your VPS IP.

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 Your Workspace

Set up a clean directory for your application.

terminal

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

Set Up Container Configuration

Set up the container stack using this Docker Compose configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  automatisch:
    image: automatischio/automatisch:latest
    ports:
      - "3000:3000"
    environment:
      - APP_ENV=production
      - POSTGRES_HOST=db
      - POSTGRES_PORT=5432
      - POSTGRES_DATABASE=automatisch
      - POSTGRES_USERNAME=automatisch
      - POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - POSTGRES_ENABLE_SSL=false
      - REDIS_HOST=redis
      - REDIS_PORT=6379
      - ENCRYPTION_KEY=<your-encryption-key>
      - WEBHOOK_SECRET_KEY=<your-webhook-secret>
      - APP_SECRET_KEY=<your-app-secret>
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy
      redis:
        condition: service_started

  worker:
    image: automatischio/automatisch:latest
    environment:
      - WORKER=true
      - APP_ENV=production
      - POSTGRES_HOST=db
      - POSTGRES_PORT=5432
      - POSTGRES_DATABASE=automatisch
      - POSTGRES_USERNAME=automatisch
      - POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - POSTGRES_ENABLE_SSL=false
      - REDIS_HOST=redis
      - REDIS_PORT=6379
      - ENCRYPTION_KEY=<your-encryption-key>
      - WEBHOOK_SECRET_KEY=<your-webhook-secret>
      - APP_SECRET_KEY=<your-app-secret>
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy
      redis:
        condition: service_started

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

  redis:
    image: redis:7-alpine
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  postgres_data:

Environment Configuration

PORTHost port(default: 3000)

DB_PASSWORDDB password

ENCRYPTION_KEYEncryption key

WEBHOOK_SECRETWebhook secret

APP_SECRETApp secret

Bring Up the Application

Launch your application stack in the background.

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 Firewall

Configure your firewall to permit external connections.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 3000/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3000

Skip the Terminal

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Visual configuration UI
One-click deployment
Automatic SSL setup
Zero-downtime updates
Built-in monitoring
One-click rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Create admin account

Connect apps

Build workflows

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Automatisch FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Automatisch

How do I deploy Automatisch with Server Compass?

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

Automatisch 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 Automatisch data?

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

How do I update Automatisch to the latest version?

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

Is Automatisch free to self-host?

Automatisch 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.