Typebot

Application512MB+ RAM

Conversational form builder and chatbot

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Deploy Typebot in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Typebot

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Command Line Setup

Install Typebot Manually

Set up Typebot yourself using Docker Compose and the command line.

Remote into Your Server

Initiate a secure shell connection to your server using the command below.

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 the App Directory

Organize your deployment by creating a dedicated project folder.

terminal

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

Write Your docker-compose.yml

Create a new docker-compose.yml file and paste this configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  typebot-builder:
    image: baptistearno/typebot-builder:latest
    ports:
      - "3000:3000"
    environment:
      - DATABASE_URL=postgres://typebot:<your-db-password>@db:5432/typebot
      - NEXTAUTH_URL=<your-nextauth-url>
      - NEXT_PUBLIC_VIEWER_URL=<your-viewer-url>
      - ENCRYPTION_SECRET=<your-encryption-secret>
      - ADMIN_EMAIL=<your-admin-email>
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy

  typebot-viewer:
    image: baptistearno/typebot-viewer:latest
    ports:
      - "3001:3000"
    environment:
      - DATABASE_URL=postgres://typebot:<your-db-password>@db:5432/typebot
      - NEXTAUTH_URL=<your-nextauth-url>
      - ENCRYPTION_SECRET=<your-encryption-secret>
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy

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

volumes:
  postgres_data:

Configuration Options

PORTBuilder port(default: 3000)

VIEWER_PORTViewer port(default: 3001)

NEXTAUTH_URLBuilder URL

VIEWER_URLViewer URL

ENCRYPTION_SECRETSecret

ADMIN_EMAILAdmin email

Launch the Containers

Start the services and tail the logs to verify startup.

terminal

# Spin up containers
docker compose up -d

# Verify deployment
docker compose ps

# Check logs for errors
docker compose logs -f

Open Firewall Ports

Open the required port in your firewall to allow access.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 3000/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3000

Skip the Terminal

Want the easy way? Try Server Compass.

No terminal needed. Deploy Typebot through a visual dashboard with automatic configuration.

Visual config editor
Instant deployment
Automatic HTTPS
Smooth updates
Live monitoring
Quick rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Create your first typebot

Publish and embed

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Typebot FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Typebot

How do I deploy Typebot with Server Compass?

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

Typebot 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 Typebot data?

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

How do I update Typebot to the latest version?

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

Is Typebot free to self-host?

Typebot 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.