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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Logto
Development512MB+ RAM
Auth0 alternative for modern apps with beautiful UI
authidentityauth0-alternative
Deploy Logto in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Logto
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 Logto on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Logto template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted identity and access management server with Postgres on your VPS, then verify the Logto 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 Logto
Use the template picker search to find Logto in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Logto template
Choose the Logto template. Server Compass fills the Logto web service, admin console service, public endpoints, and Postgres password.
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Step 5Review the Logto settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named logto-demo and used host ports 3001 and 3002.
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Step 6Deploy Logto
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 Logto image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Logto is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Logto app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Logto in the browser
Open the admin console URL in a browser. The Logto console confirms the stack is reachable.
After Logto Opens
- Create the first admin account in the Logto console before production use.
- Configure HTTPS, applications, connectors, identity providers, SMTP, and production domains before exposing Logto to users.
- Add a domain and HTTPS before exposing Logto to users.
- Back up the Logto Postgres volume before relying on it for production identity data.
Logto deployment questions
What does the Logto template deploy?
It deploys Logto with a Postgres database service.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial verified Logto on admin host port 3002, while the app endpoint used host port 3001. These map to container ports 3002 and 3001.
Why does the guide stop at the first-run web UI?
The tutorial verifies the clean Logto console because applications, connectors, identities, and production domains depend on the production server.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Logto template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
CLI Deployment
Deploy Logto Yourself
Want full control? Here's how to deploy Logto yourself using Docker Compose.
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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-ipFirst time? Make sure Docker is installed on your VPS. Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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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/logto3
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)ENDPOINTEndpointADMIN_ENDPOINTAdmin endpointDB_PASSWORDDB password4
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 -f5
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:3001Skip the Terminal
Let Server Compass do the heavy lifting.
Skip the terminal and deploy Logto with a visual interface. Configure everything with clicks, not commands.
- Beautiful interface
- One-click deploys
- Let's Encrypt SSL
- Zero downtime
- Container monitoring
- Easy rollbacks
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After Deployment
After deploying Logto with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Access admin console
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Create admin account
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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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