Saltcorn

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Deploy Saltcorn in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Saltcorn

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Do It Yourself

Deploy Saltcorn via Command Line

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

SSH into Your Server

Launch your preferred terminal and connect to your VPS using SSH.

terminal

# Log into your server
ssh root@<your-server-ip>

# If using key-based auth
ssh -i ~/.ssh/my-key root@<your-server-ip>

First time? Docker not installed? Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Create Working Directory

Prepare a directory for your application files and configuration.

terminal

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

Configure Your Containers

Create the Docker Compose configuration file with these contents:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  saltcorn:
    image: saltcorn/saltcorn:latest
    ports:
      - "3000:3000"
    environment:
      - SALTCORN_SESSION_SECRET=<your-session-secret>
      - PGHOST=db
      - PGUSER=saltcorn
      - PGDATABASE=saltcorn
      - PGPASSWORD=<your-db-password>
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy

  db:
    image: postgres:16-alpine
    environment:
      - POSTGRES_USER=saltcorn
      - POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - POSTGRES_DB=saltcorn
    volumes:
      - saltcorn_db:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    restart: unless-stopped
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD-SHELL", "pg_isready -U saltcorn -d saltcorn"]
      interval: 10s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 5
      start_period: 30s

volumes:
  saltcorn_db:

Configuration Variables

PORTHost port to expose(default: 3000)

SESSION_SECRETSession secret

DB_PASSWORDDatabase password

Deploy with Docker Compose

Launch the application stack using Docker Compose.

terminal

# Deploy the application
docker compose up -d

# Check container health
docker compose ps

# Monitor logs
docker compose logs -f --tail=100

Open Required Ports

Enable external access by opening the necessary port.

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

There's an easier way. Meet Server Compass.

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

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After Deployment

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

Test the application

Set up reverse proxy for HTTPS

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Saltcorn FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Saltcorn

How do I deploy Saltcorn with Server Compass?

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

Saltcorn 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 Saltcorn data?

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

How do I update Saltcorn to the latest version?

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

Is Saltcorn free to self-host?

Saltcorn 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.