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InvoiceShelf
Application512MB+ RAM
Open source invoicing and accounting app for freelancers and small businesses
applicationinvoicinginvoiceshelfopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy InvoiceShelf in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select InvoiceShelf
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 InvoiceShelf on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the InvoiceShelf template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted invoicing and accounting app with MariaDB storage on your VPS, then verify the InvoiceShelf 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 InvoiceShelf
Use the template picker search to find InvoiceShelf in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the InvoiceShelf template
Choose the InvoiceShelf template. Server Compass fills the InvoiceShelf web service, MariaDB service, Laravel app key, database name, database user, and database passwords.
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Step 5Review the InvoiceShelf settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named invoiceshelf-demo and used host port 4108.
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Step 6Deploy InvoiceShelf
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 InvoiceShelf image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm InvoiceShelf is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the InvoiceShelf app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open InvoiceShelf in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The InvoiceShelf web UI confirms the site is reachable.
After InvoiceShelf Opens
- Sign in with the initial admin account and configure company details before production use.
- Configure company settings, HTTPS, mail delivery, and invoice numbering before production use.
- Add a domain and HTTPS before exposing InvoiceShelf to users.
- Back up the InvoiceShelf MySQL volume before relying on it for production billing data.
InvoiceShelf deployment questions
What does the InvoiceShelf template deploy?
It deploys the InvoiceShelf web application with MariaDB database storage.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4108, which maps to the InvoiceShelf web service on container port 8080.
Why does the guide stop at the login or setup web UI?
The tutorial verifies the clean InvoiceShelf web UI because company settings, email delivery, invoice numbering, and payment configuration depend on the production server.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the InvoiceShelf template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying InvoiceShelf with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Visit the application URL
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Step through the install wizard — DB host is db
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Create the admin user during setup
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Configure company details, currencies, and tax settings
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
InvoiceShelf FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting InvoiceShelf
How do I deploy InvoiceShelf with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select InvoiceShelf 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 InvoiceShelf?
InvoiceShelf requires a minimum of 512MB 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 InvoiceShelf data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard InvoiceShelf backup and restore procedures.
How do I update InvoiceShelf to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest InvoiceShelf image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is InvoiceShelf free to self-host?
InvoiceShelf 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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