Saleor

Application2048MB+ RAM

GraphQL-first headless e-commerce platform

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Deploy Saleor in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Saleor

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Do It Yourself

Deploy Saleor via Command Line

Prefer the command line? Follow this step-by-step guide to deploy Saleor manually on your VPS.

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/saleor
cd ~/apps/saleor

Create Deployment Configuration

Create a docker-compose.yml file with the following configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  saleor:
    image: ghcr.io/saleor/saleor:latest
    ports:
      - "8000:8000"
    environment:
      - DATABASE_URL=postgres://saleor:<your-db-password>@db:5432/saleor
      - REDIS_URL=redis://redis:6379
      - SECRET_KEY=<your-secret-key>
      - ALLOWED_HOSTS=*
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - db
      - redis

  db:
    image: postgres:16-alpine
    environment:
      - POSTGRES_USER=saleor
      - POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - POSTGRES_DB=saleor
    volumes:
      - postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    restart: unless-stopped

  redis:
    image: redis:7-alpine
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  postgres_data:

Configuration Variables

PORTHost port(default: 8000)

SECRET_KEYSecret key

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 8000/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8000

Skip the Terminal

Skip the command line. Deploy visually.

Deploy Saleor with a beautiful UI instead. No SSH, no YAML editing, no terminal commands. Just click, configure, and deploy in under 3 minutes.

Visual config editor
Instant deployment
Automatic HTTPS
Smooth updates
Live monitoring
Quick rollbacks

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After Deployment

After deploying Saleor with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Run migrations

Create superuser

Deploy dashboard and storefront

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Saleor FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Saleor

How do I deploy Saleor with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Saleor 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 Saleor?

Saleor requires a minimum of 2048MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 4096MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Saleor data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Saleor backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Saleor to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Saleor image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Saleor free to self-host?

Saleor 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.