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Cal.com
Application512MB+ RAM
Open-source scheduling platform (Calendly alternative)
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Deploy Cal.com in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Cal.com
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy Cal.com on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Cal.com template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted scheduling infrastructure with persistent Cal.com application and PostgreSQL volumes on your VPS, then verify the Cal.com web UI in a browser.
About 7 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for Cal.com
Use the template picker search to find Cal.com in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Cal.com template
Choose the Cal.com template. Server Compass fills the Cal.com image, host port, published server URL, and persistent Cal.com application and PostgreSQL volumes.
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Step 5Review the Cal.com settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named calcom-demo and used host port 3000.
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Step 6Deploy Cal.com
Review the generated environment values, confirm the port is available, and click Deploy Now.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Cal.com image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Cal.com is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Cal.com app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Cal.com in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Cal.com web UI confirms the site is reachable.
After Cal.com Opens
- Create the first Cal.com administrator account and configure event types before production use.
- Configure email, OAuth providers, booking links, HTTPS, and team settings before inviting users.
- Add a domain and HTTPS before exposing the scheduling app to users.
- Back up the Cal.com PostgreSQL volume before relying on the scheduler for production bookings.
Cal.com deployment questions
What does the Cal.com template deploy?
It deploys Cal.com with PostgreSQL plus a setup container that runs Prisma migrations before the web app starts.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 3000, which maps to the Cal.com web server on container port 3000.
Why does the guide stop at the first-run web UI?
The tutorial verifies the clean first-run web UI because real library paths, users, metadata providers, and remote access settings depend on the production server.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Cal.com template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Manual Setup Guide
Set Up Cal.com from Terminal
Get your hands dirty: manual Cal.com deployment guide for developers.
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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
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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/calcom3
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 URLNEXTAUTH_SECRETNextAuth secretENCRYPTION_KEYEncryption keyDB_PASSWORDDB password4
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=1005
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:3000Skip the Terminal
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After Deployment
After deploying Cal.com with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Create admin account
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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.
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