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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Paymenter
Application1024MB+ RAM
Open-source client management and billing platform for hosting and digital services
applicationecommercepaymenteropen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy Paymenter in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Paymenter
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 Paymenter on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Paymenter template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted client management and billing platform with MariaDB, then verify the installer 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 Paymenter
Use the template picker search to find Paymenter in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Paymenter template
Choose the Paymenter template. Server Compass fills the web service, public app URL, Laravel app key, MariaDB database, and persistent storage volume.
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Step 5Review the Paymenter settings
Confirm the app name and web UI port. In this run, the app was named paymenter-demo and used host port 4220.
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Step 6Deploy Paymenter
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Paymenter 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 Paymenter image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Paymenter is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Paymenter app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Paymenter in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Paymenter installer or login page confirms the billing platform is reachable.
After Paymenter Opens
- Complete the installer and create the initial administrator account.
- Configure payment gateways such as Stripe or PayPal.
- Create product categories and your first product.
- Back up both the Paymenter storage volume and MariaDB volume.
Verified Result
The Paymenter web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Paymenter deployment questions
What does the Paymenter template deploy?
It deploys the Paymenter billing web app with a MariaDB database and persistent application storage.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4220, which maps to the Paymenter web UI on container port 80.
Does Paymenter need setup after deployment?
Yes. Complete the installer, create the first admin account, and configure payment gateways and email.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Paymenter template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Paymenter with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Open the installer at the application URL
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Create the initial administrator account
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Configure payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
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Create product categories and your first product
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Configure email (SMTP) for client notifications
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Paymenter FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Paymenter
How do I deploy Paymenter with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Paymenter 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 Paymenter?
Paymenter 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 Paymenter data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Paymenter backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Paymenter to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Paymenter image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Paymenter free to self-host?
Paymenter 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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