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GlitchTip
Application1024MB+ RAM
Open-source error tracking (Sentry alternative)
error-trackingmonitoringsentry-alternative
Deploy GlitchTip in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select GlitchTip
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 GlitchTip on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the GlitchTip template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted error tracking stack with PostgreSQL and Redis on your VPS, then verify the GlitchTip web UI in a browser.
About 7 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 GlitchTip
Use the template picker search to find GlitchTip in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the GlitchTip template
Choose the GlitchTip template. Server Compass fills the GlitchTip image, host port, generated secrets, PostgreSQL, Redis, and the public domain value.
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Step 5Review the GlitchTip settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named glitchtip-demo and used host port 8000.
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Step 6Deploy GlitchTip
Review the generated environment values, confirm the port is available, and click Deploy Now.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the GlitchTip image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm GlitchTip is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the GlitchTip app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open GlitchTip in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The GlitchTip web UI confirms the site is reachable.
After GlitchTip Opens
- Create the first GlitchTip account and organization before production use.
- Configure error reporting SDKs, HTTPS, email, and user access before production use.
- Add a domain and HTTPS before exposing the error tracking dashboard to users.
- Back up the GlitchTip PostgreSQL volume before relying on it for production error tracking.
GlitchTip deployment questions
What does the GlitchTip template deploy?
It deploys GlitchTip with PostgreSQL and Redis backing services plus persistent database volumes.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 8000, which maps to the GlitchTip web server on container port 8000.
Why does the guide stop at the first-run web UI?
The tutorial verifies the clean first-run web UI because real projects, error events, users, and access settings depend on the production server.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the GlitchTip template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Self-Deploy Guide
DIY GlitchTip Deployment
Learn how to self-host GlitchTip with this hands-on deployment guide.
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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-ipFirst time? Docker required! Install it with: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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Create Application Directory
Create a dedicated space for your application deployment.
terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/glitchtip
cd ~/apps/glitchtip3
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
- [email protected]
- 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 keyDB_PASSWORDDB password4
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 -f5
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:8000Skip the Terminal
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Let Server Compass handle the complexity. Deploy GlitchTip with a simple, intuitive interface.
- Visual config editor
- Instant deployment
- Automatic HTTPS
- Smooth updates
- Live monitoring
- Quick rollbacks
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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.
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