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Auth0 alternative for modern apps with beautiful UI

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Deploy Logto in 3 Steps

1

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

2

Select Logto

Choose from our template library

3

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required
CLI Deployment

Deploy Logto Yourself

Want full control? Here's how to deploy Logto yourself using Docker Compose.

1

Access Your VPS Terminal

Use your terminal to securely access your server. You'll need your server's IP address.

terminal
# Connect via SSH
ssh root@your-vps-ip

# Alternative with key file
ssh -i /path/to/key root@your-vps-ip

First time? Make sure Docker is installed on your VPS. Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

2

Set Up the Deployment Folder

Initialize a project folder on your server.

terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/logto
cd ~/apps/logto
3

Set Up the Stack Definition

Use this Docker Compose configuration for your deployment:

docker-compose.yml
services:
  logto:
    image: svhd/logto:latest
    entrypoint: /bin/sh
    command:
      - -c
      - npm run cli db seed -- --swe && npm start
    ports:
      - "3001:3001"
      - "3002:3002"
    environment:
      - DB_URL=postgres://logto:<your-db-password>@db:5432/logto
      - ENDPOINT=<your-endpoint>
      - ADMIN_ENDPOINT=<your-admin-endpoint>
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy

  db:
    image: postgres:16-alpine
    environment:
      - POSTGRES_USER=logto
      - POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - POSTGRES_DB=logto
    volumes:
      - postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    restart: unless-stopped
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD-SHELL", "pg_isready -U logto"]
      interval: 10s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 5

volumes:
  postgres_data:
Required Settings
PORTMain port(default: 3001)
ADMIN_PORTAdmin port(default: 3002)
ENDPOINTEndpoint
ADMIN_ENDPOINTAdmin endpoint
DB_PASSWORDDB password
4

Start the Containers

Bring up your containers in detached mode.

terminal
# Start all services
docker compose up -d

# List running containers
docker compose ps

# Watch the logs
docker compose logs -f
5

Set Up Firewall Rules

Allow the application port through your server's firewall.

terminal
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 3001/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3001
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After Deployment

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

1

Access admin console

2

Create admin account

3

Configure applications

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Logto FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Logto

How do I deploy Logto with Server Compass?

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

Logto 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 Logto data?

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

How do I update Logto to the latest version?

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

Is Logto free to self-host?

Logto 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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