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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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ezBookkeeping
Application256MB+ RAM
Self-hosted lightweight personal accounting application — track expenses, manage budgets, multi-currency support, and statistical reports
applicationinvoicingezbookkeepingopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy ezBookkeeping in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select ezBookkeeping
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 ezBookkeeping on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the ezBookkeeping template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted personal finance tracker on your VPS, then verify the sign-up page 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 ezBookkeeping
Use the template picker search to find ezBookkeeping in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the ezBookkeeping template
Choose the ezBookkeeping template. Server Compass fills the single-container web service, persistent data volume, and public web port.
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Step 5Review the ezBookkeeping settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named ezbookkeeping-demo and used host port 4184.
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Step 6Deploy ezBookkeeping
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the ezBookkeeping 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 ezBookkeeping image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm ezBookkeeping is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the ezBookkeeping app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open ezBookkeeping in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The ezBookkeeping sign-up or login page confirms the finance tracker is reachable.
After ezBookkeeping Opens
- Create the first account immediately and disable open signups if you do not need more users.
- Use HTTPS before entering real financial data.
- Back up the ezBookkeeping data volume because it stores the SQLite database.
- Configure currencies and account categories before importing transactions.
- Test with harmless sample transactions before adding real records.
- Restrict access with a reverse proxy, VPN, or firewall for production use.
- Keep the ezBookkeeping image updated for application and dependency fixes.
Verified Result
The ezBookkeeping web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
ezBookkeeping deployment questions
What does the ezBookkeeping template deploy?
It deploys ezBookkeeping as a single-container personal finance and transaction tracking app with persistent storage.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4184, which maps to the ezBookkeeping web UI on container port 8080.
Does ezBookkeeping need setup after deployment?
Sign up as the first user, configure currencies and accounts, then add harmless sample transactions before importing real data.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the ezBookkeeping template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying ezBookkeeping with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Visit the application URL
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Sign up as the first user (becomes admin)
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Configure currencies and accounts from settings
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Start logging transactions or import from CSV
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
ezBookkeeping FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting ezBookkeeping
How do I deploy ezBookkeeping with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select ezBookkeeping 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 ezBookkeeping?
ezBookkeeping 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 ezBookkeeping data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard ezBookkeeping backup and restore procedures.
How do I update ezBookkeeping to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest ezBookkeeping image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is ezBookkeeping free to self-host?
ezBookkeeping 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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