Weblate

Development3072MB+ RAM

Open-source web-based translation management and localization platform

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Deploy Weblate in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Weblate

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Step-by-step deployment guide

Deploy Weblate on a VPS with Server Compass

Use the Weblate template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted translation management and localization platform on your VPS, then verify the login page loads.

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 Weblate 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 Weblate

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

Searching for Weblate in the Server Compass template picker

Step 4

Select the Weblate template

Choose the Weblate template. Server Compass fills the Weblate service, PostgreSQL service, Redis cache, admin account, secret key, site domain, and public web port.

Weblate template selected in Server Compass

Step 5

Review the Weblate settings

Confirm the app name, Weblate site domain, admin email, generated secrets, and compose services. In this run, the app was named weblate-demo and used host port 4061.

Reviewing Weblate project settings and compose service

Step 6

Deploy Weblate

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

Reviewing Weblate web port before deployment

Step 7

Watch the deployment progress

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

Server Compass deploying the Weblate template on the VPS

Step 8

Confirm Weblate is running

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

Weblate template running in the Server Compass Apps tab

Step 9

Open Weblate in the browser

Open the application URL in a browser. The Weblate login page confirms the localization platform is reachable and ready for the initial administrator account.

The deployed Weblate web UI loaded in a browser

After Weblate Opens

Log in with the configured administrator email and Weblate admin password.
Set WEBLATE_SITE_DOMAIN to the final production hostname and put Weblate behind HTTPS.
Back up the Weblate data, PostgreSQL, and Redis volumes because they store projects, translations, jobs, and uploaded files.
Create your first project and component, then connect a Git repository for translation sync.
Keep registration closed unless you intentionally want public signups.
Restrict administrative access with a reverse proxy, VPN, or firewall for production use.
Keep the Weblate image updated for platform and dependency fixes.

Verified Result

The Weblate web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.

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Weblate deployment questions

What does the Weblate template deploy?

It deploys Weblate with PostgreSQL for persistent data and Redis for caching/background work, giving you a self-hosted translation management platform.

Which port did the tutorial use?

The tutorial used host port 4061, which maps to the Weblate web UI on container port 8080.

Does Weblate need setup after deployment?

Yes. Log in with the configured administrator account, create a project and component, then connect the repository or upload translation files you want Weblate to manage.

Should this become a blog post?

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

After Deployment

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

Visit the application URL

Create your first project and components

Connect a Git repository to sync translations

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Weblate FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Weblate

How do I deploy Weblate with Server Compass?

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

Weblate requires a minimum of 3072MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 6144MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Weblate data?

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

How do I update Weblate to the latest version?

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

Is Weblate free to self-host?

Weblate 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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