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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Fider
Application256MB+ RAM
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Deploy Fider in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Fider
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 Fider on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Fider template in Server Compass to deploy a customer feedback board on your VPS with a local MailHog test inbox, then verify both web services.
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 Fider
Use the template picker search to find Fider in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Fider template
Choose the Fider template. Server Compass fills the Fider app, PostgreSQL database, MailHog test SMTP service, generated secrets, and persistent database volume.
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Step 5Review the Fider settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named fider-demo and used host port 3000.
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Step 6Deploy Fider
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Fider and MailHog ports are 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 Fider image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Fider is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Fider app is marked Running with its published ports available.
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Step 9Verify Fider from the container
Check the Fider setup/sign-up page, the MailHog inbox, and recent container logs to confirm the stack bootstrapped with working test SMTP.
After Fider Opens
- Complete the first-run setup in Fider.
- Use MailHog only for testing; replace it with a real SMTP provider before production.
- Put Fider behind HTTPS before public use.
- Back up the PostgreSQL volume.
Verified Result
Fider returned a browser-verifiable setup/sign-up page and MailHog returned HTTP 200 on the published inbox port.
Fider deployment questions
What does the Fider template deploy?
It deploys Fider, PostgreSQL, and MailHog. MailHog captures outgoing email so the tutorial can be verified without external SMTP credentials.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 3000 for Fider. The template also publishes the MailHog test inbox port.
Does Fider need setup after deployment?
Yes. Complete the first-run setup in the browser, then replace MailHog with production SMTP before inviting real users.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Fider template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Do It Yourself
Deploy Fider via Command Line
Prefer the command line? Follow this step-by-step guide to deploy Fider manually on your VPS.
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Connect to Your Remote Server
Begin by establishing a secure connection to your server through the terminal.
terminal
# Access your VPS
ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP
# With SSH key authentication
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-private-key root@YOUR_SERVER_IPFirst time? Ensure Docker is installed first: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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Set Up Your App Folder
Create a dedicated folder for your application files.
terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/fider
cd ~/apps/fider3
Set Up Docker Compose
Create the following docker-compose.yml in your project directory:
docker-compose.yml
services:
fider:
image: getfider/fider:stable
ports:
- "3000:3000"
environment:
- BASE_URL=<your-base-url>
- DATABASE_URL=postgres://fider:<your-db-password>@db:5432/fider?sslmode=disable
- JWT_SECRET=<your-jwt-secret>
- EMAIL_NOREPLY=<your-email-noreply>
- EMAIL_SMTP_HOST=<your-email-smtp-host>
- EMAIL_SMTP_PORT=587
- EMAIL_SMTP_USERNAME=<your-email-smtp-username>
- EMAIL_SMTP_PASSWORD=<your-email-smtp-password>
- EMAIL_SMTP_ENABLE_STARTTLS=true
restart: unless-stopped
depends_on:
db:
condition: service_healthy
db:
image: postgres:16-alpine
environment:
- POSTGRES_USER=fider
- POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
- POSTGRES_DB=fider
volumes:
- postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
restart: unless-stopped
healthcheck:
test: ["CMD-SHELL", "pg_isready -U fider"]
interval: 10s
timeout: 5s
retries: 5
volumes:
postgres_data:
Configuration Variables
PORTHost port(default: 3000)BASE_URLBase URLJWT_SECRETJWT secretDB_PASSWORDDB passwordEMAIL_NOREPLYNo-reply emailEMAIL_SMTP_HOSTSMTP host4
Spin Up the Stack
Run Docker Compose to launch your application.
terminal
# Launch the stack
docker compose up -d
# Verify container status
docker compose ps
# Follow the logs
docker compose logs --follow5
Open the Application Port
Configure UFW to allow traffic to your application.
terminal
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 3000/tcp
sudo ufw reload
# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3000Skip the Terminal
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After Deployment
After deploying Fider with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Create a super admin account
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Configure email and webhooks
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Fider FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Fider
How do I deploy Fider with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Fider 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 Fider?
Fider 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 Fider data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Fider backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Fider to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Fider image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Fider free to self-host?
Fider 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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