VERT

Development512MB+ RAM

Open-source web-based file converter for documents, images, audio, and video

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Deploy VERT in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select VERT

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Step-by-step deployment guide

Deploy VERT on a VPS with Server Compass

Use the VERT template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted web-based file converter on your VPS, then verify the conversion UI in a browser.

About 10 minutesBrowser verified

Step 1

Open the server Apps tab

Select the tutorial-vps VPS, open the Apps tab, and start a new app deployment. Keep sensitive server details hidden before capturing or sharing screenshots.

Server Compass Apps tab before creating a VERT app

Step 2

Choose an app template

Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.

Choosing to deploy an app from a Server Compass template

Step 3

Search for VERT

Use the template picker search to find VERT in the Server Compass template catalog.

Searching for VERT in the Server Compass template picker

Step 4

Select the VERT template

Choose the VERT template. Server Compass fills the VERT frontend service, vertd backend service, and public web port.

VERT template selected in Server Compass

Step 5

Review the VERT settings

Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named vert-demo and used host port 4039.

Reviewing VERT project settings and compose service

Step 6

Deploy VERT

Review the generated compose settings, confirm the VERT web port is available, and click Deploy.

Reviewing VERT web port before deployment

Step 7

Watch the deployment progress

Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the VERT image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.

Server Compass deploying the VERT template on the VPS

Step 8

Confirm VERT is running

After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the VERT app is marked Running with its application URL available.

VERT template running in the Server Compass Apps tab

Step 9

Open VERT in the browser

Open the application URL in a browser. The VERT drag-and-drop converter UI confirms the file conversion service is reachable.

The deployed VERT web UI loaded in a browser

After VERT Opens

Place VERT behind HTTPS before converting private files.
Restrict public access with a reverse proxy, VPN, or firewall because the template has no authentication by default.
Update PUBLIC_HOSTNAME to your final production domain when moving beyond the tutorial environment.
Upload a small test file before using VERT with production documents, images, audio, or video.
Keep the VERT image updated for dependency and security fixes.

Verified Result

The VERT web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.

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VERT deployment questions

What does the VERT template deploy?

It deploys the VERT frontend plus the vertd backend for web-based document, image, audio, and video conversion.

Which port did the tutorial use?

The tutorial used host port 4039, which maps to the VERT web UI on container port 80.

Does VERT need setup after deployment?

No account setup is required for the tutorial. Open the web UI and drop in a small test file to verify conversion behavior.

Should this become a blog post?

No. The deployment guide should live on the VERT template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.

After Deployment

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

Visit the application URL

Drag and drop files to convert

Update PUBLIC_HOSTNAME and reverse proxy for production

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

VERT FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting VERT

How do I deploy VERT with Server Compass?

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

VERT 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 VERT data?

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

How do I update VERT to the latest version?

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

Is VERT free to self-host?

VERT 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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