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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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DumbBudget
Application128MB+ RAM
Simple personal budgeting and expense tracker — log income and expenses, categorize transactions, and view monthly summaries without complexity
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Deploy DumbBudget in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select DumbBudget
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 DumbBudget on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the DumbBudget template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted personal budgeting app on your VPS, then verify the dashboard loads.
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 DumbBudget
Use the template picker search to find DumbBudget in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the DumbBudget template
Choose the DumbBudget template. Server Compass fills the single-container budgeting app, data volume, base URL, optional PIN, and public web port.
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Step 5Review the DumbBudget settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named dumbbudget-demo and used host port 4183.
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Step 6Deploy DumbBudget
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the DumbBudget 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 DumbBudget image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm DumbBudget is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the DumbBudget app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open DumbBudget in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The DumbBudget page confirms the budgeting and expense tracking app is reachable.
After DumbBudget Opens
- Set a strong PIN before exposing DumbBudget beyond a private network.
- Use HTTPS before entering real income, expense, or account data.
- Back up the DumbBudget data volume because it stores your transactions.
- Set BASE_URL to the final public URL when putting DumbBudget behind a domain.
- Start with harmless sample categories before entering real financial records.
- Restrict access with a reverse proxy, VPN, or firewall for production use.
- Keep the DumbBudget image updated for application and dependency fixes.
Verified Result
The DumbBudget web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
DumbBudget deployment questions
What does the DumbBudget template deploy?
It deploys DumbBudget as a single-container personal budgeting and expense tracking app with persistent data storage.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4183, which maps to the DumbBudget web UI inside the container on the same generated port.
Does DumbBudget need setup after deployment?
Open the app, enter the PIN if configured, add sample accounts or categories, and confirm monthly summaries render correctly.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the DumbBudget template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying DumbBudget with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Visit the application URL
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Enter your PIN if you configured one
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Add accounts and start logging transactions
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Review monthly summaries and category breakdowns
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
DumbBudget FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting DumbBudget
How do I deploy DumbBudget with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select DumbBudget 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 DumbBudget?
DumbBudget requires a minimum of 128MB 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 DumbBudget data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard DumbBudget backup and restore procedures.
How do I update DumbBudget to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest DumbBudget image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is DumbBudget free to self-host?
DumbBudget 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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