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Step 1Open 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.
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Maybe
Application1024MB+ RAM
Self-hosted personal finance app (the OS for your money)
applicationcrmmaybeopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy Maybe in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Maybe
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 Maybe on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Maybe template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted personal finance app with Postgres and Redis on your VPS, then verify the signup UI in a browser.
About 10 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 Maybe
Use the template picker search to find Maybe in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Maybe template
Choose the Maybe template. Server Compass fills the Maybe web service, Sidekiq worker, Postgres database, Redis cache, Rails secret, and database password.
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Step 5Review the Maybe settings
Confirm the app name, web UI port, and generated secrets. In this run, the app was named maybe-demo and used host web port 4047.
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Step 6Deploy Maybe
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Maybe web port is available, and click Deploy.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Maybe image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Maybe is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Maybe app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Maybe in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Maybe signup or login page confirms the personal finance app is reachable.
After Maybe Opens
- Create the first account; the first registered user becomes the instance admin.
- Disable or restrict signups after the intended accounts are created.
- Put Maybe behind HTTPS before connecting or storing financial data.
- Back up the Postgres and Redis volumes before relying on the instance.
- Review the upstream project status and security posture before public production use.
Verified Result
The Maybe web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Maybe deployment questions
What does the Maybe template deploy?
It deploys the Maybe Rails web app, a Sidekiq worker, Postgres storage, and Redis cache.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4047, which maps to the Maybe web UI on container port 3000.
Does Maybe need setup after deployment?
Yes. Open the web UI, create the first account, then add financial accounts and configure security settings.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Maybe template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Maybe with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Visit the application URL
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Sign up to create your account
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Add accounts (cash, credit card, investments) and start tracking
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Optionally connect to Plaid or other aggregators from the settings
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Maybe FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Maybe
How do I deploy Maybe with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Maybe 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 Maybe?
Maybe requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.
Can I migrate my existing Maybe data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Maybe backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Maybe to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Maybe image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Maybe free to self-host?
Maybe 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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