Trudesk

Application512MB+ RAM

Open-source help desk software

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Deploy Trudesk in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Trudesk

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Manual Deployment Guide

Manual Trudesk Setup

For terminal enthusiasts: deploy Trudesk manually with these simple steps.

Open a Terminal Connection

Start by opening a terminal window and connecting to your VPS via SSH.

terminal

# Connect to your VPS
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Or with a specific SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-key root@your-server-ip

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

Create Application Directory

Create a dedicated space for your application deployment.

terminal

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

Create Deployment Configuration

Create a docker-compose.yml file with the following configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  trudesk:
    image: polonel/trudesk:latest
    ports:
      - "8118:8118"
    environment:
      - NODE_ENV=production
      - TRUDESK_DOCKER=true
      - TD_MONGODB_SERVER=mongo
      - TD_MONGODB_DATABASE=trudesk
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - mongo

  mongo:
    image: mongo:6
    volumes:
      - mongo_data:/data/db
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  mongo_data:

Environment Configuration

PORTHost port(default: 8118)

Launch Your Application

Deploy the stack and monitor the startup process.

terminal

# Spin up containers
docker compose up -d

# Verify deployment
docker compose ps

# Check logs for errors
docker compose logs -f

Enable External Access

Set up firewall rules to permit incoming connections.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8118/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8118

Skip the Terminal

Skip the command line. Deploy visually.

Deploy Trudesk without touching the command line. Server Compass gives you a clean UI for one-click deployments.

Visual config editor
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Automatic HTTPS
Smooth updates
Live monitoring
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Trudesk FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Trudesk

How do I deploy Trudesk with Server Compass?

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

Trudesk 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 Trudesk data?

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

How do I update Trudesk to the latest version?

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

Is Trudesk free to self-host?

Trudesk 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.