Pretix

Application512MB+ RAM

Ticket sales platform for events and conferences

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Deploy Pretix in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Pretix

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Manual Deployment Guide

Manual Pretix Setup

For terminal enthusiasts: deploy Pretix manually with these simple steps.

SSH into Your Server

Launch your preferred terminal and connect to your VPS using SSH.

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 Working Directory

Prepare a directory for your application files and configuration.

terminal

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

Configure Your Containers

Create the Docker Compose configuration file with these contents:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  pretix:
    image: pretix/standalone:stable
    ports:
      - "8080:80"
    environment:
      - PRETIX_REDIS_LOCATION=redis://redis:6379/0
      - PRETIX_CELERY_BROKER=redis://redis:6379/1
      - PRETIX_DATABASE_BACKEND=postgresql
      - PRETIX_DATABASE_HOST=db
      - PRETIX_DATABASE_NAME=pretix
      - PRETIX_DATABASE_USER=pretix
      - PRETIX_DATABASE_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
    volumes:
      - pretix_data:/data
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - db
      - redis

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

  redis:
    image: redis:7-alpine
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  pretix_data:
  postgres_data:

Environment Configuration

PORTHost port(default: 8080)

DB_PASSWORDDB password

Deploy with Docker Compose

Launch the application stack using Docker Compose.

terminal

# Deploy the application
docker compose up -d

# Check container health
docker compose ps

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

Open Required Ports

Enable external access by opening the necessary port.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8080

Skip the Terminal

There's an easier way. Meet Server Compass.

Deploy Pretix without touching the command line. Server Compass gives you a clean UI for one-click deployments.

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After Deployment

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

Create superuser

Create organizer and event

Configure payment providers

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Pretix FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Pretix

How do I deploy Pretix with Server Compass?

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

Pretix 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 Pretix data?

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

How do I update Pretix to the latest version?

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

Is Pretix free to self-host?

Pretix 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.