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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Pretix
Application512MB+ RAM
Ticket sales platform for events and conferences
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Deploy Pretix in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Pretix
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 Pretix on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Pretix template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted event ticketing platform with PostgreSQL and Redis on your VPS, then verify the Pretix web UI in a browser.
About 7 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 Pretix
Use the template picker search to find Pretix in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Pretix template
Choose the Pretix template. Server Compass fills the Pretix image, PostgreSQL service, Redis service, persistent storage, database settings, and required secret values.
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Step 5Review the Pretix settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named pretix-demo and used host port 3001.
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Step 6Deploy Pretix
Review the generated environment values, keep the database password masked, confirm the port is available, and click Deploy Now.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Pretix, PostgreSQL, and Redis images, starts the containers, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Pretix is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Pretix app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Pretix in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Pretix web UI confirms the site is reachable.
After Pretix Opens
- Complete the initial Pretix setup before creating production events.
- Keep the database password masked in screenshots and docs.
- Add a domain and HTTPS before selling tickets publicly.
- Configure event organizer details, payment providers, taxes, email, and ticketing policies before launch.
- Back up both the Pretix data volume and the PostgreSQL data volume before storing production event or order data.
Pretix deployment questions
What does the Pretix template deploy?
It deploys Pretix standalone with PostgreSQL 16, Redis 7, and persistent Pretix and database volumes.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 3001, which maps to the Pretix web server on container port 80.
Why does the guide open the web UI instead of creating an event?
The tutorial verifies the clean first-run web UI because organizer, payment, tax, and ticketing settings should be configured for the real event before taking orders.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Pretix template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Manual Deployment Guide
Manual Pretix Setup
For terminal enthusiasts: deploy Pretix manually with these simple steps.
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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
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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/pretix3
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 password4
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=1005
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:8080Skip 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.
- Intuitive dashboard
- Deploy in 3 minutes
- Free SSL included
- Blue-green deploys
- Real-time logs
- Version history
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After Deployment
After deploying Pretix with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Create superuser
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Create organizer and event
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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.
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