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Step 1Open 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.
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Cloud Commander
Development256MB+ RAM
Cloud Commander — orthodox web file manager with a built-in terminal and editor for managing remote files from the browser
developmentdevtoolscloudcommanderopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy Cloud Commander in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Cloud Commander
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 Cloud Commander on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Cloud Commander template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted browser file manager 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 Cloud Commander
Use the template picker search to find Cloud Commander in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Cloud Commander template
Choose the Cloud Commander template. Server Compass fills the cloudcmd service, generated login password, files volume, root config volume, and public web port.
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Step 5Review the Cloud Commander settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named cloudcommander-demo and used host port 4189.
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Step 6Deploy Cloud Commander
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Cloud Commander 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 Cloud Commander image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Cloud Commander is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Cloud Commander app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Cloud Commander in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Cloud Commander login or two-panel file manager confirms the web UI is reachable.
After Cloud Commander Opens
- Place Cloud Commander behind HTTPS before exposing browser file management.
- Change the default admin password on first login.
- Keep CLOUDCMD_ROOT constrained to /files and avoid mounting sensitive host paths into the container.
- Back up the Cloud Commander files and root config volumes because they store managed files and service state.
- Keep the Cloud Commander image updated for dependency and security fixes.
Verified Result
The Cloud Commander web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Cloud Commander deployment questions
What does the Cloud Commander template deploy?
It deploys the Cloud Commander browser file manager with persistent files and root config volumes.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4189, which maps to the Cloud Commander web UI on the same generated internal port.
Does Cloud Commander 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 Cloud Commander template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Cloud Commander with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Visit http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:{{PORT}} and log in with CLOUDCMD_USERNAME / CLOUDCMD_PASSWORD
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Upload or create files inside /files using the two-panel UI
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Open the integrated terminal (Ctrl+~ or the bottom panel) to run shell commands inside the container
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(Optional) Mount an additional host directory into /files in the compose file if you need to manage real server files instead of a private volume
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Cloud Commander FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Cloud Commander
How do I deploy Cloud Commander with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Cloud Commander 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 Cloud Commander?
Cloud Commander requires a minimum of 256MB 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 Cloud Commander data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Cloud Commander backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Cloud Commander to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Cloud Commander image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Cloud Commander free to self-host?
Cloud Commander 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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