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Dokploy - Self-Hosted PaaS for Docker Deployments

Platform as a Service Alternative to Heroku

Dokploy is an open-source deployment platform for Docker apps with projects, domains, environment variables, and workflows that simplify self-hosted app operations.

Key Features

  • Project-based deployment model
  • Compose and container services
  • Domain and SSL management
  • Environment variable controls
  • Team collaboration workflows
  • Self-hosted PaaS experience

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Dokploy - Self-Hosted PaaS for Docker Deployments user interface

Dokploy delivers a self-hosted PaaS-style workflow on top of Docker, making service deployment and environment management easier for small teams and solo operators.

Key Features

  • Project-Centric Workflow: Organize applications by project and environment.
  • Compose Deployment Support: Run compose-based stacks with UI-driven controls.
  • Domains and TLS: Attach domains and manage HTTPS setup from the platform.
  • Environment Variables: Configure per-service runtime settings clearly.
  • Team Operations: Coordinate deployments with a shared interface.
  • Self-Hosted Platform Layer: Keep full control of runtime and data.

Why Choose Dokploy?

  • You want simpler app operations without giving up self-hosting.
  • You deploy many small services and need consistent workflow.
  • You want a Heroku-like experience on your own server.

Docker Deployment

Dokploy itself runs in Docker and is commonly fronted by a reverse proxy. Plan persistent storage for service metadata and deployment state.

Getting Started

  1. Install Dokploy on a VPS or dedicated host.
  2. Create projects and add services.
  3. Configure domains, environment variables, and TLS.
  4. Deploy and monitor app health from the dashboard.

Full Setup Guide

Use the full installation tutorial here: Dokploy Install Guide.

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