SuiteCRM

Application512MB+ RAM

Enterprise-ready open-source CRM

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Deploy SuiteCRM in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select SuiteCRM

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Self-Deploy Guide

DIY SuiteCRM Deployment

Learn how to self-host SuiteCRM with this hands-on deployment guide.

Start a Secure Shell Session

Open your terminal and connect to your server. Replace the IP address with your VPS IP.

terminal

# SSH into your server
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Using a custom SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa root@your-server-ip

First time? Need Docker? Install it: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Prepare Your Workspace

Set up a clean directory for your application.

terminal

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

Set Up Container Configuration

Set up the container stack using this Docker Compose configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  suitecrm:
    image: bitnami/suitecrm:latest
    ports:
      - "8080:8080"
    environment:
      - SUITECRM_DATABASE_HOST=mariadb
      - SUITECRM_DATABASE_NAME=suitecrm
      - SUITECRM_DATABASE_USER=suitecrm
      - SUITECRM_DATABASE_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - SUITECRM_USERNAME=admin
      - SUITECRM_PASSWORD=<your-admin-password>
      - SUITECRM_EMAIL=<your-admin-email>
    volumes:
      - suitecrm_data:/bitnami/suitecrm
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - mariadb

  mariadb:
    image: bitnami/mariadb:latest
    environment:
      - MARIADB_ROOT_PASSWORD=<your-db-root-password>
      - MARIADB_DATABASE=suitecrm
      - MARIADB_USER=suitecrm
      - MARIADB_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
    volumes:
      - mariadb_data:/bitnami/mariadb
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  suitecrm_data:
  mariadb_data:

Setup Variables

PORTHost port(default: 8080)

ADMIN_USERAdmin user(default: admin)

ADMIN_PASSWORDAdmin password

ADMIN_EMAILAdmin email

DB_PASSWORDDB password

DB_ROOT_PASSWORDRoot password

Bring Up the Application

Launch your application stack in the background.

terminal

# Start the containers in detached mode
docker compose up -d

# Check if containers are running
docker compose ps

# View logs
docker compose logs -f

Configure Firewall

Configure your firewall to permit external connections.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8080

Skip the Terminal

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Visual configuration UI
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Built-in monitoring
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After Deployment

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

Configure CRM modules and workflows

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

SuiteCRM FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting SuiteCRM

How do I deploy SuiteCRM with Server Compass?

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

SuiteCRM 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 SuiteCRM data?

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

How do I update SuiteCRM to the latest version?

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

Is SuiteCRM free to self-host?

SuiteCRM 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.