ERPNext

Application2048MB+ RAM

Open-source ERP for manufacturing, distribution, and services

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Deploy ERPNext in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select ERPNext

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Self-Deploy Guide

DIY ERPNext Deployment

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

SSH into Your Server

Launch your preferred terminal and connect to your VPS using SSH.

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

Create Working Directory

Prepare a directory for your application files and configuration.

terminal

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

Configure Your Containers

Create the Docker Compose configuration file with these contents:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  erpnext:
    image: frappe/erpnext:v15
    ports:
      - "8080:8000"
    environment:
      - MARIADB_HOST=mariadb
      - REDIS_CACHE=redis-cache:6379
      - REDIS_QUEUE=redis-queue:6379
      - REDIS_SOCKETIO=redis-socketio:6379
    volumes:
      - sites:/home/frappe/frappe-bench/sites
      - logs:/home/frappe/frappe-bench/logs
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - mariadb
      - redis-cache
      - redis-queue
      - redis-socketio

  mariadb:
    image: mariadb:10.6
    environment:
      - MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=<your-db-root-password>
      - MYSQL_DATABASE=erpnext
    command: --character-set-server=utf8mb4 --collation-server=utf8mb4_unicode_ci
    volumes:
      - mariadb_data:/var/lib/mysql
    restart: unless-stopped

  redis-cache:
    image: redis:7-alpine
    restart: unless-stopped

  redis-queue:
    image: redis:7-alpine
    restart: unless-stopped

  redis-socketio:
    image: redis:7-alpine
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  sites:
  logs:
  mariadb_data:

Setup Variables

PORTHost port(default: 8080)

DB_ROOT_PASSWORDRoot password

Deploy with Docker Compose

Launch the application stack using Docker Compose.

terminal

# Deploy the application
docker compose up -d

# Check container health
docker compose ps

# Monitor logs
docker compose logs -f --tail=100

Open Required Ports

Enable external access by opening the necessary port.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8080

Skip the Terminal

There's an easier way. Meet Server Compass.

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

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After Deployment

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

Run setup wizard

Configure company and modules

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

ERPNext FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting ERPNext

How do I deploy ERPNext with Server Compass?

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

ERPNext requires a minimum of 2048MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 4096MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing ERPNext data?

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

How do I update ERPNext to the latest version?

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

Is ERPNext free to self-host?

ERPNext 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.