GLWS · Containers

Coolify.
On your own server.

Deploy applications, databases and services using a self-hosted deployment platform.

What it is for.

Common uses of Coolify.

Common uses

  • Application deployments
  • Database services
  • Git-connected workflows

Keep in mind

Plan persistent volumes, database backups and deployment credentials separately from the application’s source repository.

Sizing and setup.

Planning examples, not official minimum requirements.

Containers

Start with the whole stack.

Memory planning example
4 GB
Server environment
Linux / CPU-based VPS
Deployment method
Follow the publisher's documentation
Installed for you?
No. Your preference is saved with your configuration

Before you install

Check the current supported operating systems, deployment methods, dependencies and licence terms. What you need depends on your workload, not just the application's name.

Large datasets and busy workloads can need far more memory, storage or different hardware. Any external API or service subscriptions are separate.

Read the Coolify documentation ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Things to decide before you install Coolify.

Advice specific to this application.

Follow the path from repository to service

List the repository, build process, application runtime and persistent storage. A deployment host may need extra resources while building an update, even if the application is small once it is running. Budget for those temporary demands and review failed-build behaviour.

Treat deployment credentials as privileged

Repository tokens, environment secrets and access to the deployment dashboard can affect a live application. Restrict each to its intended role. Preserve application data independently and keep notes on how to rebuild the service outside the original dashboard.

Get the server ready.

Linux guides that help with this setup.

A repeatable deployment.

Four steps that make the environment easier to maintain.

  1. 01

    Check requirements

    Read the publisher's instructions and choose a supported installation method.

  2. 02

    Limit access

    Protect the dashboard, credentials and network endpoints before you expose any service.

  3. 03

    Persist your data

    Work out where the application keeps its state and store it separately from replaceable runtime files.

  4. 04

    Test recovery

    Back up the data and configuration, then check that you can restore them.

A checklist to keep.

Run through it before and after you install.

glws / application planningbash

$ application-checklist --name coolify

[ ] Supported deployment method

[ ] Authentication and access restrictions

[ ] Independent data backup

[ ] Updates and restoration tested

root@glws:~#

Coolify questions.

Quick answers before you choose resources.

Does choosing this application install it?

No. The configurator only saves your application preference. It does not connect to any infrastructure or run an installer.

How much memory will I need?

Use the planning example as a starting point only. Check the publisher's requirements and measure the whole stack under a realistic workload.

Who maintains the application?

You do. Self-hosted applications need updates, configuration and recovery planning from the operator. The publisher's documentation describes supported maintenance.

Where can I learn the server basics?

The knowledge base covers Linux access, packages, services, firewalls and backups.

Similar applications.

Other tools you might run alongside or instead.