Cal.com

Application512MB+ RAM

Open-source scheduling platform (Calendly alternative)

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Deploy Cal.com in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Cal.com

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Manual Setup Guide

Set Up Cal.com from Terminal

Get your hands dirty: manual Cal.com deployment guide for developers.

Establish SSH Connection

Connect to your remote server using SSH. Make sure you have your server credentials ready.

terminal

# Log into your server
ssh root@<your-server-ip>

# If using key-based auth
ssh -i ~/.ssh/my-key root@<your-server-ip>

First time? Docker not installed? Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Create Project Directory

Set up a directory to store your Docker configuration.

terminal

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

Configure Docker Compose

Add this configuration to your docker-compose.yml file:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  calcom:
    image: calcom/cal.com:latest
    ports:
      - "3000:3000"
    environment:
      - DATABASE_URL=postgresql://calcom:<your-db-password>@db:5432/calcom
      - NEXTAUTH_SECRET=<your-nextauth-secret>
      - CALENDSO_ENCRYPTION_KEY=<your-encryption-key>
      - NEXT_PUBLIC_WEBAPP_URL=<your-webapp-url>
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy

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

volumes:
  postgres_data:

Environment Variables

PORTHost port(default: 3000)

WEBAPP_URLPublic URL

NEXTAUTH_SECRETNextAuth secret

ENCRYPTION_KEYEncryption key

DB_PASSWORDDB password

Start the Services

Execute the deployment and check the container status.

terminal

# Deploy the application
docker compose up -d

# Check container health
docker compose ps

# Monitor logs
docker compose logs -f --tail=100

Allow Incoming Connections

Enable network access by updating your firewall rules.

terminal

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

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

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After Deployment

After deploying Cal.com with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Create admin account

Set up event types

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Cal.com FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Cal.com

How do I deploy Cal.com with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Cal.com 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 Cal.com?

Cal.com 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 Cal.com data?

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

How do I update Cal.com to the latest version?

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

Is Cal.com free to self-host?

Cal.com 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.