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Rallly
Application256MB+ RAM
Meeting poll and scheduling tool
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Deploy Rallly in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Rallly
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 Rallly on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Rallly template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted scheduling and polling app with persistent Rallly PostgreSQL data volume on your VPS, then verify the Rallly 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 Rallly
Use the template picker search to find Rallly in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Rallly template
Choose the Rallly template. Server Compass fills the Rallly image, host port, published server URL, and persistent Rallly PostgreSQL data volume.
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Step 5Review the Rallly settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named rallly-demo and used host port 3000.
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Step 6Deploy Rallly
Review the generated environment values, 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 Rallly image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Rallly is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Rallly app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Rallly in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Rallly web UI confirms the site is reachable.
After Rallly Opens
- Create the first poll and verify sharing links before production use.
- Configure email, HTTPS, privacy settings, and any required sharing policies before inviting users.
- Add a domain and HTTPS before exposing the scheduling app to users.
- Back up the Rallly PostgreSQL volume before relying on the scheduler for production polls.
Rallly deployment questions
What does the Rallly template deploy?
It deploys Rallly with PostgreSQL plus generated secrets for poll scheduling and sharing.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 3000, which maps to the Rallly web server on container port 3000.
Why does the guide stop at the first-run web UI?
The tutorial verifies the clean first-run web UI because real library paths, users, metadata providers, and remote access settings depend on the production server.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Rallly template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Terminal Deployment
Rallly CLI Deployment
Deploy Rallly the traditional way with SSH and Docker Compose.
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Open a Terminal Connection
Start by opening a terminal window and connecting to your VPS via SSH.
terminal
# Connect to your VPS
ssh root@your-server-ip
# Or with a specific SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-key root@your-server-ipFirst time? Docker required! Install it with: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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Create Application Directory
Create a dedicated space for your application deployment.
terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/rallly
cd ~/apps/rallly3
Create Deployment Configuration
Create a docker-compose.yml file with the following configuration:
docker-compose.yml
services:
rallly:
image: lukevella/rallly:latest
ports:
- "3000:3000"
environment:
- DATABASE_URL=postgres://rallly:<your-db-password>@db:5432/rallly
- SECRET_PASSWORD=<your-secret-password>
- NEXT_PUBLIC_BASE_URL=<your-base-url>
restart: unless-stopped
depends_on:
db:
condition: service_healthy
db:
image: postgres:16-alpine
environment:
- POSTGRES_USER=rallly
- POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
- POSTGRES_DB=rallly
volumes:
- postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
restart: unless-stopped
healthcheck:
test: ["CMD-SHELL", "pg_isready -U rallly"]
interval: 10s
timeout: 5s
retries: 5
volumes:
postgres_data:
Deployment Settings
PORTHost port(default: 3000)BASE_URLBase URLSECRET_PASSWORDSecretDB_PASSWORDDB password4
Launch Your Application
Deploy the stack and monitor the startup process.
terminal
# Spin up containers
docker compose up -d
# Verify deployment
docker compose ps
# Check logs for errors
docker compose logs -f5
Enable External Access
Set up firewall rules to permit incoming connections.
terminal
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 3000/tcp
sudo ufw reload
# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3000Skip the Terminal
Skip the command line. Deploy visually.
Server Compass makes deploying Rallly effortless. Visual setup, one-click deploy, done.
- Visual config editor
- Instant deployment
- Automatic HTTPS
- Smooth updates
- Live monitoring
- Quick rollbacks
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After Deployment
After deploying Rallly with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Create your first poll
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Share with participants
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Rallly FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Rallly
How do I deploy Rallly with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Rallly 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 Rallly?
Rallly 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 Rallly data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Rallly backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Rallly to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Rallly image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Rallly free to self-host?
Rallly 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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