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Storyden
Application512MB+ RAM
Open-source community platform for forums, knowledge bases, and member directories — combines discussions, content management, and identity in one app
applicationforumstorydenopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy Storyden in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Storyden
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 Storyden on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Storyden template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted community platform for forums, knowledge bases, and member directories on your VPS, then verify the signup or community 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 Storyden
Use the template picker search to find Storyden in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Storyden template
Choose the Storyden template. Server Compass fills the Storyden service, PostgreSQL database, persistent volumes, generated secrets, public web address, and public web port.
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Step 5Review the Storyden settings
Confirm the app name, generated database/session secrets, PUBLIC_WEB_ADDRESS, and compose services. In this run, the app was named storyden-demo and used host port 4175.
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Step 6Deploy Storyden
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Storyden 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 Storyden image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Storyden is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Storyden app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Storyden in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Storyden signup, login, or community page confirms the platform is reachable.
After Storyden Opens
- Create the first user account and confirm it has administrator access.
- Configure categories, tags, profile fields, and community settings before inviting members.
- Update PUBLIC_WEB_ADDRESS when moving from the raw VPS IP to a production domain.
- Put Storyden behind HTTPS before allowing public signups or member sessions.
- Back up the storyden_data and postgres_data volumes because they store uploads, settings, users, posts, and community content.
- Keep the Storyden image updated for dependency and security fixes.
Verified Result
The Storyden web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Storyden deployment questions
What does the Storyden template deploy?
It deploys Storyden with a PostgreSQL database and persistent volumes for application data and database storage.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4175, which maps to the Storyden web UI inside the container on port 8000.
Does Storyden need setup after deployment?
Yes. Open the web UI after deployment, create the first account, then configure categories, tags, and community settings.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Storyden template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Storyden 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 the first account (becomes admin)
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Configure categories, tags, and community settings
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Invite members or open registration
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Storyden FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Storyden
How do I deploy Storyden with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Storyden 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 Storyden?
Storyden 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 Storyden data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Storyden backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Storyden to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Storyden image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Storyden free to self-host?
Storyden 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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