GlitchTip

Application1024MB+ RAM

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Deploy GlitchTip in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select GlitchTip

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Self-Deploy Guide

DIY GlitchTip Deployment

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

Open a Terminal Connection

Start by opening a terminal window and connecting to your VPS via SSH.

terminal

# Connect to your VPS
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Or with a specific SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-key root@your-server-ip

First time? Docker required! Install it with: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Create Application Directory

Create a dedicated space for your application deployment.

terminal

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

Create Deployment Configuration

Create a docker-compose.yml file with the following configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  glitchtip:
    image: glitchtip/glitchtip:latest
    ports:
      - "8000:8080"
    environment:
      - DATABASE_URL=postgres://glitchtip:<your-db-password>@db:5432/glitchtip
      - SECRET_KEY=<your-secret-key>
      - GLITCHTIP_DOMAIN=http://localhost
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      - REDIS_URL=redis://redis:6379
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - db
      - redis

  worker:
    image: glitchtip/glitchtip:latest
    command: ./bin/run-celery-with-beat.sh
    environment:
      - DATABASE_URL=postgres://glitchtip:<your-db-password>@db:5432/glitchtip
      - SECRET_KEY=<your-secret-key>
      - REDIS_URL=redis://redis:6379
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - db
      - redis

  db:
    image: postgres:16-alpine
    environment:
      - POSTGRES_USER=glitchtip
      - POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - POSTGRES_DB=glitchtip
    volumes:
      - postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    restart: unless-stopped

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

volumes:
  postgres_data:

Setup Variables

PORTHost port(default: 8000)

DOMAINDomain (must start with http:// or https://)(default: http://localhost)

SECRET_KEYSecret key

DB_PASSWORDDB password

Launch Your Application

Deploy the stack and monitor the startup process.

terminal

# Spin up containers
docker compose up -d

# Verify deployment
docker compose ps

# Check logs for errors
docker compose logs -f

Enable External Access

Set up firewall rules to permit incoming connections.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8000/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8000

Skip the Terminal

Skip the command line. Deploy visually.

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

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GlitchTip FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting GlitchTip

How do I deploy GlitchTip with Server Compass?

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

GlitchTip requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing GlitchTip data?

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

How do I update GlitchTip to the latest version?

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

Is GlitchTip free to self-host?

GlitchTip 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.