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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Checkmate
Infrastructure1024MB+ RAM
Open-source uptime, infrastructure and incident monitoring platform with MongoDB-backed history
infrastructuremonitoringcheckmateopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy Checkmate in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Checkmate
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 Checkmate on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Checkmate template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted uptime and incident monitoring dashboard on your VPS, then verify the web UI.
About 10 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 Checkmate
Use the template picker search to find Checkmate in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Checkmate template
Choose the Checkmate template. Server Compass fills the client, backend API, MongoDB, Redis, generated JWT secret, persistent volumes, and public web port.
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Step 5Review the Checkmate settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named checkmate-demo and used host port 4082.
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Step 6Deploy Checkmate
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Checkmate web port is available, and click Deploy.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Checkmate image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Checkmate is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Checkmate app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Checkmate in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Checkmate dashboard or setup screen confirms the monitoring web UI is reachable.
After Checkmate Opens
- Place Checkmate behind HTTPS before exposing monitor and incident data publicly.
- Create the first admin account intentionally and restrict registration after setup.
- Rotate any notification provider tokens if the data volume is ever exposed.
- Disable open user registration after trusted accounts are created.
- Back up the Checkmate MongoDB and Redis volumes because they store monitor configuration, credentials, and incident history.
- Keep the Checkmate image updated for dependency and security fixes.
Verified Result
The Checkmate web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Checkmate deployment questions
What does the Checkmate template deploy?
It deploys the Checkmate uptime and incident monitoring web app with backend API, MongoDB, Redis, and persistent volumes.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4082, which maps to the Checkmate web UI on container port 80.
Does Checkmate need setup after deployment?
Yes. Create the first admin account, configure the public URL, then add bot integrations and provider keys.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Checkmate template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Checkmate with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Open the client URL and register the first admin user
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Add monitors (HTTP, ping, port, Docker, etc.)
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Configure notification integrations (email, Slack, webhook) under Settings
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Adjust check intervals and incident escalation rules to match your needs
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Checkmate FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Checkmate
How do I deploy Checkmate with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Checkmate 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 Checkmate?
Checkmate requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.
Can I migrate my existing Checkmate data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Checkmate backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Checkmate to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Checkmate image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Checkmate free to self-host?
Checkmate 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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