Rallly

Application256MB+ RAM

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Deploy Rallly in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Rallly

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Terminal Deployment

Rallly CLI Deployment

Deploy Rallly the traditional way with SSH and Docker Compose.

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-ip

First time? Docker required! Install it with: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Create Application Directory

Create a dedicated space for your application deployment.

terminal

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

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 URL

SECRET_PASSWORDSecret

DB_PASSWORDDB password

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 -f

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:3000

Skip 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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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.