1
Step 1Open the server Apps tab
Select the tutorial-vps VPS, open the Apps tab, and start a new app deployment. Keep sensitive server details hidden before capturing or sharing screenshots.
Back to all templates
I Hate Money
Application256MB+ RAM
Lightweight web app that helps groups manage shared expenses — split bills with friends or roommates
applicationinvoicinghatemoneyopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy I Hate Money in 3 Steps
1
Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
2
Select I Hate Money
Choose from our template library
3
Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy I Hate Money on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the I Hate Money template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted shared expense tracker on your VPS, then verify the project creation page.
About 10 minutesBrowser verified
2
Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
3
Step 3Search for I Hate Money
Use the template picker search to find I Hate Money in the Server Compass template catalog.
4
Step 4Select the I Hate Money template
Choose the I Hate Money template. Server Compass fills the Flask app service, SQLite data volume, generated secret key, admin password setting, and public web port.
5
Step 5Review the I Hate Money settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named ihatemoney-demo and used host port 4107.
6
Step 6Deploy I Hate Money
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the I Hate Money web port is available, and click Deploy.
7
Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the I Hate Money image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
8
Step 8Confirm I Hate Money is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the I Hate Money app is marked Running with its application URL available.
9
Step 9Open I Hate Money in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The I Hate Money homepage confirms the shared expense tracker is reachable and ready to create a project.
After I Hate Money Opens
- Create a project with a shared password before inviting group members.
- Generate a properly hashed admin password before relying on the admin dashboard.
- Put I Hate Money behind HTTPS before entering real expense data.
- Back up the ihatemoney_data volume because it stores the SQLite database.
- Rotate SECRET_KEY if it is ever exposed.
Verified Result
The I Hate Money project creation page loaded successfully from the deployed container.
I Hate Money deployment questions
What does the I Hate Money template deploy?
It deploys the I Hate Money Flask app with a persistent SQLite database volume.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4107, which maps to the I Hate Money web UI on container port 8000.
Does I Hate Money need setup after deployment?
Yes. Create a project with a name, contact email, and shared password, then add members and expenses.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the I Hate Money template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying I Hate Money with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
1
Visit the application URL
2
Create a project with a name and shared password
3
Add members and start logging expenses
4
Share the project URL and password with the group
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
I Hate Money FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting I Hate Money
How do I deploy I Hate Money with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select I Hate Money 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 I Hate Money?
I Hate Money 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 I Hate Money data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard I Hate Money backup and restore procedures.
How do I update I Hate Money to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest I Hate Money image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is I Hate Money free to self-host?
I Hate Money 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.
Ready to Self-Host I Hate Money?
Download Server Compass and deploy I Hate Money to your VPS in under 3 minutes. No Docker expertise required.
Download Server Compass