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Reactive Resume
Application512MB+ RAM
Free and open-source resume builder with multiple templates
applicationdocsreactiveresumeopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy Reactive Resume in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Reactive Resume
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 Reactive Resume on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Reactive Resume template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted resume builder with Postgres, then verify the web 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 Reactive Resume
Use the template picker search to find Reactive Resume in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Reactive Resume template
Choose the Reactive Resume template. Server Compass fills the web service, auth secret, Postgres database, and persistent storage volume.
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Step 5Review the Reactive Resume settings
Confirm the app name and web UI port. In this run, the app was named reactive-resume-demo and used host port 4053.
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Step 6Deploy Reactive Resume
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Reactive Resume 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 Reactive Resume image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Reactive Resume is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Reactive Resume app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Reactive Resume in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Reactive Resume signup or login page confirms the resume builder is reachable.
After Reactive Resume Opens
- Create the first account if signups are enabled.
- Configure SMTP and OAuth providers if you want production invitations/login.
- Create a test resume to confirm editor functionality.
- Back up the Postgres volume.
Verified Result
The Reactive Resume web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Reactive Resume deployment questions
What does the Reactive Resume template deploy?
It deploys the Reactive Resume web app with a Postgres database for account and resume data.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4053, which maps to the Reactive Resume web UI on container port 3000.
Does Reactive Resume need setup after deployment?
Yes. Create an account, then configure SMTP/OAuth if you need email or external login in production.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Reactive Resume template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Reactive Resume with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Visit the application URL
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Sign up to create your account
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Start a new resume from a template
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Export to PDF (PDF generation runs client-side in v5.1+)
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Reactive Resume FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Reactive Resume
How do I deploy Reactive Resume with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Reactive Resume 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 Reactive Resume?
Reactive Resume 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 Reactive Resume data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Reactive Resume backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Reactive Resume to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Reactive Resume image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Reactive Resume free to self-host?
Reactive Resume 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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