Stirling PDF

Development512MB+ RAM

Powerful locally-hosted web-based PDF manipulation tool with merge, split, convert, and OCR

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Deploy Stirling PDF in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Stirling PDF

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Benefits of Deploying Stirling PDF with Server Compass

Self-hosting gives you full control over your data and infrastructure

One-Click Deployment

Deploy Stirling PDF to your VPS in under 3 minutes. No command-line required.

Full Data Ownership

Your Stirling PDF data stays on your server. No third-party access.

Use Any VPS Provider

Works with DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, AWS, or any server with Docker.

Automatic Updates

Keep Stirling PDF up-to-date with one-click container updates.

Explore Stirling PDF in Action

Server Compass provides everything you need to deploy and manage Stirling PDFon your own infrastructure.

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Docker Compose Ready

Pre-configured docker-compose.yml for Stirling PDF with best practices.

Environment Variables

Easily configure all settings through an intuitive GUI.

Persistent Storage

Data volumes configured automatically for reliable storage.

Health Monitoring

Built-in health checks to ensure your service is running.

SSL/HTTPS Support

Easy SSL certificate configuration with Let's Encrypt.

Backup Support

Export and backup your data with simple commands.

After Deployment

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

Open the Stirling PDF URL in your browser

Start using PDF tools (merge, split, convert, OCR, etc.)

Configure security settings if exposing publicly

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Stirling PDF FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Stirling PDF

How do I deploy Stirling PDF with Server Compass?

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

Stirling PDF 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 Stirling PDF data?

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

How do I update Stirling PDF to the latest version?

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

Is Stirling PDF free to self-host?

Stirling PDF 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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