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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Ryot
Application512MB+ RAM
All-in-one self-hosted media tracker — movies, shows, books, games, anime, manga, podcasts, exercise and food
applicationautomationryotopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy Ryot in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Ryot
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 Ryot on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Ryot template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted media tracking app with PostgreSQL on your VPS, then verify the Ryot 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 Ryot
Use the template picker search to find Ryot in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Ryot template
Choose the Ryot template. Server Compass fills in the Ryot app service, PostgreSQL database, JWT signing secret, and admin access token.
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Step 5Review the Ryot settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named ryot-demo and used host port 4113.
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Step 6Deploy Ryot
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 Ryot image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Ryot is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Ryot app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Ryot in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Ryot web UI confirms the media tracking is reachable.
After Ryot Opens
- Create the first account and start tracking media before production use.
- Configure HTTPS before exposing the media tracker publicly.
- Review account and import settings before inviting other users.
- Back up the Ryot data volume before relying on production media history.
Ryot deployment questions
What does the Ryot template deploy?
It deploys the Ryot application with a PostgreSQL database volume so teams can run a self-hosted media tracking workspace.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4113, and the template maps the same generated port inside the Ryot container so the bundled web server accepts the public URL.
Why does the guide stop at the login or setup web UI?
The tutorial verifies the clean Ryot web UI because account creation, media imports, and integration settings depend on the production instance.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Ryot template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Ryot with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Visit the application URL
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Sign up as the first user (becomes admin)
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Configure media providers from Settings > Preferences
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Start tracking your media — movies, books, games, exercise
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Ryot FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Ryot
How do I deploy Ryot with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Ryot 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 Ryot?
Ryot 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 Ryot data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Ryot backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Ryot to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Ryot image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Ryot free to self-host?
Ryot 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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