This tool makes self hosting simple

· algiegray's blog


Key takeaways:

  1. Coolify is a free, self-hosted platform for deploying applications, which can be particularly useful for hosting Next.js applications.
  2. To use Coolify, you need a VPS with at least 2 CPUs, 2 GB of memory, and 30 GB of storage to accommodate container builds and hosting.
  3. Coolify utilizes Nyx packs, an open-source deployment library provided by Railway, to streamline the building and deployment process.

Introduction to Coolify #

VPS Requirements and Setup #

Configuring Coolify #

Domain Configuration #

Deployment and Verification #

Additional Features #

Conclusion #

"If you wanted a nice way to manage your VPS... you can check out Coolify."

"There's ability to add like databases directly so if I wanted to come in here and add like a MySQL database or like a Redis database you can do that and just kind of walk through that process."

Remember to read through the Coolify documentation for detailed instructions and best practices when deploying applications. Happy coding!

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