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Deploy as VPS Toggle

The deploy-as-VPS toggle lets you take any application in the RepoCloud marketplace that has a linked GitHub repository and deploy it as a dedicated VPS instead of a managed container. This gives you the convenience of the one-click catalog combined with the full control of a VPS deployment.

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How It Works

1

Find an Application

Browse the RepoCloud marketplace and click Deploy Now on any application.
2

Enable the VPS Toggle

On the deploy page, look for the Deploy as VPS toggle. This toggle appears on any application that has a linked GitHub repository.
3

Tier Selection Changes

When the toggle is enabled:
  • The $3 Tier 1 is disabled (VPS apps require at least $6/month, Tier 2)
  • The tier selection auto-adjusts to the first eligible VPS tier
  • The form shows VPS-specific pricing and features
4

Redirect to AI Deploy

Clicking Deploy redirects you to the AI Deploy page with the application’s GitHub repository URL pre-filled. The AI agent handles the rest — provisioning a VPS, analyzing the repository, and deploying the application.
The deploy-as-VPS toggle is only available for applications that have a public GitHub repository linked in the RepoCloud catalog. Applications without a GitHub link do not show the toggle.

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What Changes with VPS Deployment

When you deploy as VPS instead of a container:

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Requirements

The same requirements as AI Deploy apply:
  • A RepoCloud account with a verified email
  • $1 minimum deposit (free sign-up credit cannot be used for VPS)
  • The application must have a public GitHub repository

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Use Cases

The deploy-as-VPS toggle is useful when you want:
  • Root access to an application you would normally deploy as a container — for example, to customize system-level configuration, install additional packages, or run background services
  • SSH access for debugging or development workflows
  • Snapshots for point-in-time backups before making risky changes
  • Dedicated IPv4 for applications that need direct IP access or A-record DNS

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Next Steps

AI Deploy

Learn more about the AI-powered deployment process

VPS Apps

Explore the pre-configured VPS templates

Container Apps

Learn about the standard container deployment path