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# Coolify

> Deploy and manage applications with root access using the Coolify platform

## Coolify on RepoCloud

Coolify is a self-hosted Heroku/Netlify alternative available as a platform app on RepoCloud. It provides a modern, intuitive interface for deploying and managing applications while giving you full root access and a dedicated IPv4 address.

## What is Coolify?

Coolify is an open-source, self-hostable platform that simplifies the deployment and management of applications, databases, and services. As a platform app on RepoCloud, Coolify gives you more control and flexibility than standard applications while still benefiting from RepoCloud's managed infrastructure.

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  <Card title="Full Control" icon="key">
    Root access and complete control over your environment
  </Card>

  <Card title="Familiar Interface" icon="display">
    Intuitive UI similar to Heroku, Netlify, and Vercel
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dedicated IPv4" icon="network-wired">
    Your own dedicated IP address
  </Card>

  <Card title="CI/CD Built-in" icon="arrows-spin">
    Integrated continuous integration and deployment
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Key Features

### Application Deployment

Coolify provides a seamless deployment experience for various application types:

* **Frontend Applications**: Deploy static sites built with React, Vue, Angular, etc.
* **Backend Applications**: Deploy Node.js, Python, PHP, Ruby, Go, and more
* **Full-Stack Applications**: Deploy combined frontend and backend solutions
* **Docker Applications**: Deploy any containerized application

### Built-in Templates

Coolify comes with a wide range of pre-configured templates for quick deployment:

* **Web Frameworks**: Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, Laravel, Django, etc.
* **CMS Platforms**: WordPress, Ghost, Strapi, and more
* **Tools & Utilities**: Plausible Analytics, n8n, Uptime Kuma, etc.
* **Custom Templates**: Create and save your own deployment templates

### Database Management

Deploy and manage databases directly within Coolify:

* **Relational Databases**: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB
* **NoSQL Databases**: MongoDB, Redis
* **Search Engines**: Elasticsearch, Meilisearch
* **Database Management**: Backups, restoration, and monitoring

### Advanced Features

Coolify offers advanced features for a complete deployment platform:

* **Git Integration**: Connect to GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket for automatic deployments
* **Custom Domains**: Connect your own domains with automatic SSL
* **Environment Variables**: Securely manage environment variables and secrets
* **Resource Monitoring**: Track resource usage and application performance
* **Team Collaboration**: Invite team members and manage permissions
* **Webhooks & API**: Automate workflows with webhooks and API access

## Getting Started with Coolify

### Deploying Coolify on RepoCloud

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Marketplace">
    Navigate to the RepoCloud marketplace and search for "Coolify"
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Resources">
    Choose a fixed server size for your Coolify instance. The minimum is 4GB RAM / 2 vCPU (smaller tiers are disabled), and autoscaling is not available for Platform Apps.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Settings">
    Set up basic configuration options, including admin credentials
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deploy">
    Click "Deploy" to launch your Coolify instance
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access Coolify Dashboard">
    Once deployment is complete, click on the provided URL to access your Coolify dashboard
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Coolify requires more resources than standard applications due to its platform nature. RepoCloud enforces a minimum of 4GB RAM and 2 vCPU for Coolify instances; choose a larger size if you plan to run many applications. Note that free sign-up credit cannot be used for Platform Apps—you need to deposit at least \$1 of your own credit first.
</Note>

### Initial Configuration

After accessing your Coolify dashboard for the first time, complete the initial setup:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create Admin Account">
    Set up your administrator account with a secure password
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect Git Providers">
    Connect your GitHub, GitLab, or other Git providers for seamless deployment
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Up SSH Keys">
    Generate or import SSH keys for secure Git access
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Resources">
    Define resource limits for your applications and services
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Deploying Applications with Coolify

### From Git Repositories

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create New Application">
    In the Coolify dashboard, click "New Resource" and select "Application"
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Source">
    Choose your Git provider and select the repository
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Build">
    Set build commands, environment variables, and other settings
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deploy">
    Click "Deploy" to build and deploy your application
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Using Templates

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create from Template">
    In the Coolify dashboard, click "New Resource" and select "Template"
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Template">
    Browse available templates and select one that matches your needs
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Settings">
    Adjust settings specific to the template
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deploy">
    Click "Deploy" to provision your application from the template
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Managing Deployed Applications

Once your applications are deployed, you can manage them through the Coolify dashboard:

* **Monitoring**: View logs, resource usage, and application status
* **Updates**: Deploy updates from Git or manually
* **Scaling**: Adjust resources allocated to each application
* **Domains**: Manage custom domains and SSL certificates
* **Environment**: Update environment variables and configuration
* **Backups**: Create and manage backups of your applications and databases

<Tip>
  Coolify's own dashboard provides terminal access to your applications, allowing you to run commands, troubleshoot issues, and customize your environment beyond what's possible with standard RepoCloud applications.
</Tip>

## Comparison with Standard Applications

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Control & Access">
    **Standard RepoCloud Applications**:

    * No terminal/SSH access
    * Managed through RepoCloud dashboard only
    * Limited to container configuration

    **Coolify Platform**:

    * Full terminal/SSH access
    * Root access to the environment
    * Complete control over configuration
    * Access to the Docker runtime
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Networking">
    **Standard RepoCloud Applications**:

    * Shared IP address
    * Automatic SSL via RepoCloud

    **Coolify Platform**:

    * Dedicated IPv4 address
    * Can run services on any port
    * Manages its own SSL certificates
    * Can configure custom networking
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Application Support">
    **Standard RepoCloud Applications**:

    * Limited to applications in the RepoCloud marketplace

    **Coolify Platform**:

    * Deploy any application that can run in a container
    * Custom Dockerfiles and docker-compose support
    * Create and save custom templates
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Technical Considerations

When using Coolify on RepoCloud, keep these technical considerations in mind:

* **Resource Requirements**: Coolify itself requires resources in addition to what your applications need
* **No Autoscaling**: Autoscaling is not available for backends that require a dedicated IPv4 address and root access, so Coolify instances run on a fixed server size
* **Maintenance Responsibility**: With greater control comes more responsibility for security and updates
* **Backup Management**: You're responsible for backing up your Coolify configuration and data

## Upgrading Coolify

To upgrade your Coolify instance to the latest version:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Coolify Dashboard">
    Log in to your Coolify instance using the URL provided in your RepoCloud dashboard
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run the Upgrade">
    Use Coolify's built-in upgrade mechanism, following the [Coolify documentation](https://coolify.io/docs)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Upgrade">
    Check the Coolify dashboard to confirm the new version is running
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Use Cases for Coolify

Coolify is ideal for users who:

* Need to deploy custom applications not available in the standard RepoCloud marketplace
* Require more control over their deployment environment
* Want a Heroku/Netlify-like experience with full control
* Need to deploy multiple applications and services in a single environment
* Have advanced CI/CD requirements
* Require access to terminal commands and system configuration

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Deploy on RepoCloud" icon="rocket" href="https://repocloud.io/details/?app_id=306">
    Get started with Coolify on the RepoCloud platform
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dokploy" icon="docker" href="/platforms/dokploy">
    Explore another platform option for container management
  </Card>

  <Card title="Platform Overview" icon="server" href="/platforms/introduction">
    Learn more about platform apps on RepoCloud
  </Card>

  <Card title="Technical Details" icon="gears" href="/platform/technical-details">
    Understand the technical specifications of the RepoCloud platform
  </Card>
</CardGroup>