Inngest

Development256MB+ RAM

Open-source platform for durable workflows, background jobs, and event-driven functions — runs as a single dev server binary

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Deploy Inngest in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Inngest

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Step-by-step deployment guide

Deploy Inngest on a VPS with Server Compass

Use the Inngest template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted workflow and background-job dev server on your VPS, then verify the dashboard.

About 10 minutesBrowser verified

Step 1

Open 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.

Server Compass Apps tab before creating an Inngest app

Step 2

Choose an app template

Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.

Choosing to deploy an app from a Server Compass template

Step 3

Search for Inngest

Use the template picker search to find Inngest in the Server Compass template catalog.

Searching for Inngest in the Server Compass template picker

Step 4

Select the Inngest template

Choose the Inngest template. Server Compass fills the single Inngest service, public dashboard port, event key, and signing key fields.

Inngest template selected in Server Compass

Step 5

Review the Inngest settings

Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named inngest-demo and used host port 4240.

Reviewing Inngest project settings and compose service

Step 6

Deploy Inngest

Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Inngest web port is available, and click Deploy.

Reviewing Inngest web port before deployment

Step 7

Watch the deployment progress

Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Inngest image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.

Server Compass deploying the Inngest template on the VPS

Step 8

Confirm Inngest is running

After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Inngest app is marked Running with its application URL available.

Inngest template running in the Server Compass Apps tab

Step 9

Open Inngest in the browser

Open the application URL in a browser. The Inngest Dev Server dashboard confirms the workflow service is reachable and ready to connect application functions.

The deployed Inngest web UI loaded in a browser

After Inngest Opens

Keep the event key and signing key secret; rotate them if they are exposed.
Point application SDKs at http://178.156.173.153:4240 when testing from outside the VPS.
Register application function endpoints from the Apps tab or SDK configuration.
Trigger a test event and confirm it appears in the runs list.
Put the dashboard behind VPN, reverse proxy auth, or another access control before leaving it public.

Verified Result

The Inngest dashboard loaded successfully from the deployed container.

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Inngest deployment questions

What does the Inngest template deploy?

It deploys the Inngest dev server as a single container with persistent data volume storage.

Which port did the tutorial use?

The tutorial used host port 4240, which maps to the Inngest dashboard and event API on container port 8288.

Does Inngest need setup after deployment?

Open the dashboard, connect your application endpoint, then send a test event so Inngest can discover and run your functions.

Should this become a blog post?

No. The deployment guide should live on the Inngest template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.

After Deployment

After deploying Inngest with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Open http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:{{PORT}} and verify the Dev Server dashboard loads

In your application, set INNGEST_BASE_URL=http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:{{PORT}}

Trigger a test event and confirm it appears in the runs log

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Inngest FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Inngest

How do I deploy Inngest with Server Compass?

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

Inngest 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 Inngest data?

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

How do I update Inngest to the latest version?

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

Is Inngest free to self-host?

Inngest 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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