
Logto
Auth0 alternative for modern apps with beautiful UI
Deploy Logto in 3 Steps
Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
Select Logto
Choose from our template library
Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
Deploy Logto Yourself
Want full control? Here's how to deploy Logto yourself using Docker Compose.
Access Your VPS Terminal
Use your terminal to securely access your server. You'll need your server's IP address.
# 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
Set Up the Deployment Folder
Initialize a project folder on your server.
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/logto
cd ~/apps/logtoSet Up the Stack Definition
Use this Docker Compose configuration for your deployment:
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:
PORTMain port(default: 3001)ADMIN_PORTAdmin port(default: 3002)ENDPOINTEndpointADMIN_ENDPOINTAdmin endpointDB_PASSWORDDB passwordStart the Containers
Bring up your containers in detached mode.
# Start all services
docker compose up -d
# List running containers
docker compose ps
# Watch the logs
docker compose logs -fSet Up Firewall Rules
Allow the application port through your server's firewall.
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 3001/tcp
sudo ufw reload
# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3001Let 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
After Deployment
After deploying Logto with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
Access admin console
Create admin account
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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