ToolJet

Development1024MB+ RAM

Open-source low-code platform for building internal tools

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Deploy ToolJet in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select ToolJet

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

CLI Deployment

Deploy ToolJet Yourself

Want full control? Here's how to deploy ToolJet yourself using Docker Compose.

Log into Your Server

Access your server's command line by opening a terminal and running the SSH command below.

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 the Install Location

Set up the folder structure for your Docker deployment.

terminal

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

Create docker-compose.yml

Set up your Docker Compose file with this configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  tooljet:
    image: tooljet/tooljet:ee-lts-latest
    tty: true
    stdin_open: true
    ports:
      - "80:80"
    environment:
      - SERVE_CLIENT=true
      - PORT=80
      - TOOLJET_HOST=http://localhost:80
      - LOCKBOX_MASTER_KEY=<your-lockbox-master-key>
      - SECRET_KEY_BASE=<your-secret-key-base>
      - PG_HOST=db
      - PG_PORT=5432
      - PG_USER=tooljet
      - PG_PASS=<your-db-password>
      - PG_DB=tooljet
      - ENABLE_TOOLJET_DB=true
      - TOOLJET_DB=tooljet_db
      - TOOLJET_DB_HOST=db
      - TOOLJET_DB_PORT=5432
      - TOOLJET_DB_USER=tooljet
      - TOOLJET_DB_PASS=<your-db-password>
    command: npm run start:prod
    restart: always
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy

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

volumes:
  postgres_data:

Required Settings

PORTHost port to expose(default: 80)

LOCKBOX_MASTER_KEYLockbox master key (32 bytes hex)

SECRET_KEY_BASESecret key base (64 bytes hex)

DB_NAMEDatabase name(default: tooljet)

DB_USERDatabase user(default: tooljet)

DB_PASSWORDDatabase password

Run the Deployment

Start all services defined in your compose file.

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 Network Access

Open the port so you can access the application externally.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 80/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:80

Skip the Terminal

Want one-click deploys? Try Server Compass.

Skip the terminal and deploy ToolJet with a visual interface. Configure everything with clicks, not commands.

Visual configuration UI
One-click deployment
Automatic SSL setup
Zero-downtime updates
Built-in monitoring
One-click rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Create your workspace and admin account

Create your first application

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

ToolJet FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting ToolJet

How do I deploy ToolJet with Server Compass?

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

ToolJet requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing ToolJet data?

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

How do I update ToolJet to the latest version?

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

Is ToolJet free to self-host?

ToolJet 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.