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Ontime
Development256MB+ RAM
Ontime — production timer and rundown for live events, broadcasts, and conferences with stage views and OSC/REST control
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Deploy Ontime in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Ontime
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 Ontime on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Ontime template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted production timer and rundown tool for live events, broadcasts, and conferences, then verify the web 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 Ontime
Use the template picker search to find Ontime in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Ontime template
Choose the Ontime template. Server Compass fills the web service, host port mapping, and persistent rundown data volume.
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Step 5Review the Ontime settings
Confirm the app name and web UI port. In this run, the app was named ontime-demo and used host port 4192.
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Step 6Deploy Ontime
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Ontime 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 Ontime image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Ontime is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Ontime app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Ontime in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Ontime operator UI confirms the production timer and rundown service is reachable.
After Ontime Opens
- Open `/editor` and build the first rundown with events, blocks, and delays.
- Open `/timer`, `/minimal`, or `/clock` on a display browser for stage-facing views.
- Restrict the editor route with a reverse proxy or IP allowlist before using Ontime for a live show.
- Back up the Ontime data volume before and after each production.
Verified Result
The Ontime web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Ontime deployment questions
What does the Ontime template deploy?
It deploys the Ontime web app with a persistent data volume for rundowns, timers, stage views, and event-control interfaces.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4192, which maps to the Ontime web UI on the same container port.
Does Ontime need setup after deployment?
No account setup is required. Open the editor, create a rundown, and protect the editor route before production use.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Ontime template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Ontime with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Visit http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:{{PORT}}/editor and build your rundown (events, blocks, delays)
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Open /timer or /minimal on a stage display browser to verify the public clock view
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(Optional) Configure OSC/HTTP integrations under Settings → Integrations to drive Ontime from a hardware controller
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(Recommended) Front the editor with Traefik + basic-auth via the Domains tab before going live
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Ontime FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Ontime
How do I deploy Ontime with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Ontime 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 Ontime?
Ontime requires a minimum of 256MB 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 Ontime data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Ontime backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Ontime to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Ontime image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Ontime free to self-host?
Ontime 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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