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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Typebot
Application512MB+ RAM
Conversational form builder and chatbot
chatbotformsconversational
Deploy Typebot in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Typebot
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 Typebot on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Typebot template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted conversational form and chatbot builder with PostgreSQL and separate builder/viewer web services on your VPS, then verify the Typebot web UI in a browser.
About 7 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 Typebot
Use the template picker search to find Typebot in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Typebot template
Choose the Typebot template. Server Compass fills the Typebot builder, viewer, and PostgreSQL services.
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Step 5Review the Typebot settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named typebot-demo and used host port 3000.
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Step 6Deploy Typebot
Review the generated environment values, confirm the port is available, and click Deploy Now.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Typebot image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Typebot is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Typebot app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Typebot in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Typebot web UI confirms the site is reachable.
After Typebot Opens
- Complete the Typebot setup wizard and create the first admin account before production use.
- Configure workspace settings, HTTPS, email delivery, and bot publishing before production use.
- Add a domain and HTTPS before exposing the Typebot setup wizard to users.
- Back up the Typebot PostgreSQL volume before relying on it for production forms.
Typebot deployment questions
What does the Typebot template deploy?
It deploys Typebot with Typebot builder, Typebot viewer, and PostgreSQL database services.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 3000 for the Typebot builder and host port 3001 for the Typebot viewer.
Why does the guide stop at the first-run web UI?
The tutorial verifies the clean builder web UI because workspace setup, email delivery, and bot publishing depend on the production server.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Typebot template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Command Line Setup
Install Typebot Manually
Set up Typebot yourself using Docker Compose and the command line.
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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-ipFirst time? Docker required! Install it with: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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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/typebot3
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 URLVIEWER_URLViewer URLENCRYPTION_SECRETSecretADMIN_EMAILAdmin email4
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 -f5
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:3000Skip the Terminal
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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
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Sign up with admin email
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Create your first typebot
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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.
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