DocuSeal

Application512MB+ RAM

Open-source document signing platform

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Deploy DocuSeal in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select DocuSeal

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

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DIY DocuSeal Deployment

Learn how to self-host DocuSeal with this hands-on deployment guide.

Access Your VPS via Terminal

Open a terminal session and log into your VPS. Replace the placeholder with your actual IP.

terminal

# Connect via SSH
ssh root@your-vps-ip

# Alternative with key file
ssh -i /path/to/key root@your-vps-ip

First time? Make sure Docker is installed on your VPS. Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Set Up Project Folder

Create a workspace for your deployment files.

terminal

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

Create the Compose File

Configure your containers with this Docker Compose setup:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  docuseal:
    image: docuseal/docuseal:latest
    ports:
      - "3000:3000"
    environment:
      - DATABASE_URL=postgresql://docuseal:<your-db-password>@db:5432/docuseal
      - SECRET_KEY_BASE=<your-secret-key>
    volumes:
      - docuseal_data:/data
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy

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

volumes:
  docuseal_data:
  postgres_data:

Setup Variables

PORTHost port(default: 3000)

SECRET_KEYSecret key

DB_PASSWORDDB password

Deploy Your Stack

Spin up the containers and verify the deployment.

terminal

# Start all services
docker compose up -d

# List running containers
docker compose ps

# Watch the logs
docker compose logs -f

Update Firewall Settings

Allow incoming traffic on the application port.

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

Skip the terminal. Use Server Compass instead.

Let Server Compass handle the complexity. Deploy DocuSeal with a simple, intuitive interface.

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After Deployment

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

Create admin account

Upload documents for signing

Configure email settings

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

DocuSeal FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting DocuSeal

How do I deploy DocuSeal with Server Compass?

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

DocuSeal 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 DocuSeal data?

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

How do I update DocuSeal to the latest version?

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

Is DocuSeal free to self-host?

DocuSeal 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.