Odoo

Application2048MB+ RAM

All-in-one business management software

Download Server Compass View Documentation

erpcrmbusinessall-in-one

Deploy Odoo in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Odoo

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Manual Setup Guide

Set Up Odoo from Terminal

Get your hands dirty: manual Odoo deployment guide for developers.

Establish SSH Connection

Connect to your remote server using SSH. Make sure you have your server credentials ready.

terminal

# Log into your server
ssh root@<your-server-ip>

# If using key-based auth
ssh -i ~/.ssh/my-key root@<your-server-ip>

First time? Docker not installed? Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Create Project Directory

Set up a directory to store your Docker configuration.

terminal

# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/odoo
cd ~/apps/odoo

Configure Docker Compose

Add this configuration to your docker-compose.yml file:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  odoo:
    image: odoo:17
    ports:
      - "8069:8069"
    environment:
      - HOST=db
      - USER=odoo
      - PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
    volumes:
      - odoo_data:/var/lib/odoo
      - odoo_addons:/mnt/extra-addons
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy

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

volumes:
  odoo_data:
  odoo_addons:
  postgres_data:

Environment Variables

PORTHost port(default: 8069)

DB_PASSWORDDatabase password

Start the Services

Execute the deployment and check the container status.

terminal

# Deploy the application
docker compose up -d

# Check container health
docker compose ps

# Monitor logs
docker compose logs -f --tail=100

Allow Incoming Connections

Enable network access by updating your firewall rules.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8069/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8069

Skip the Terminal

Too complicated? Let Server Compass handle it.

Why type commands when you can click? Deploy Odoo the easy way with Server Compass.

Intuitive dashboard
Deploy in 3 minutes
Free SSL included
Blue-green deploys
Real-time logs
Version history

Download Server Compass$29 one-time • Lifetime license

After Deployment

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

Create database and admin user

Install required apps (CRM, Sales, etc.)

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Odoo FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Odoo

How do I deploy Odoo with Server Compass?

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

Odoo requires a minimum of 2048MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 4096MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Odoo data?

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

How do I update Odoo to the latest version?

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

Is Odoo free to self-host?

Odoo 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.