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To install Coolify, log in as root on a fresh Linux VPS with at least 2 CPU cores, 2 GB RAM and 10 GB free disk, and run curl -fsSL https://cdn.coollabs.io/coolify/install.sh | bash. Open http://your-server-ip:8000 and create the admin account immediately. Then set a domain under Settings > General > URL so the dashboard runs over HTTPS on port 443.

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Before you start

  • Coolify is a self-hosted platform for deploying apps, databases and services, similar to Heroku or Netlify. It runs everything in Docker and puts a proxy in front that handles domains and certificates.
  • Use a fresh server. Coolify takes ports 80 and 443 for its proxy, so don’t install it next to an existing web server.
  • Check SSH works before you change anything. If Docker came from the Ubuntu snap store, remove it first; the installer sets up Docker Engine itself.
  • Coolify’s own minimum is 2 CPU cores, 2 GB RAM and 10 GB disk. Your apps need resources on top of that.
  • Take a backup or snapshot of anything important first; see schedule and restore backups.

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How to install Coolify

1

Log in as root

The automatic installer needs root.
2

Run the installer

The script installs what Coolify needs, including Docker if it is missing, and starts Coolify. When it prints Coolify is ready! it also shows the dashboard address, for example http://203.0.113.10:8000.
3

Create the admin account now

Open http://203.0.113.10:8000 with your server’s IP and register.
Whoever reaches the registration page first becomes the Coolify admin and gets root access to your server. Register as soon as the installer finishes.

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Which ports does Coolify use?

Once the dashboard works on a domain, it no longer needs 8000, 6001 and 6002 from outside.
These ports are published by Docker, and Docker-published ports bypass ufw and firewalld. A ufw deny 8000 rule does not close them. To restrict them, add rules to Docker’s DOCKER-USER chain (see nftables and iptables) or use a network firewall in front of the server. Keep SSH allowed whatever you change.

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How to put the Coolify dashboard on a domain with HTTPS

1

Create a DNS record

Point coolify.example.com at your server with an A record. See point a domain to your server.
2

Set the URL in Coolify

Open Settings > General, enter https://coolify.example.com in URL and click Save changes.
3

Open the new address

Go to https://coolify.example.com. Use a domain that no app or service in Coolify uses.

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How to check it worked

You see the Coolify containers, such as coolify, coolify-db and coolify-redis, all Up, and the dashboard loads in your browser.

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How to update Coolify

Before updating, set up an instance backup under Settings > Backup and keep Backup before update enabled. Store the instance APP_KEY from /data/coolify/source/.env somewhere safe off the server.
  • From the dashboard: open Settings > Updates and start the update.
  • Automatic updates: under Automatic updates, choose Enabled and set a frequency. The default runs daily at midnight.
If the dashboard doesn’t come back after an update, check the upgrade-*.log files in /data/coolify/source/.

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Frequently asked questions

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What are Coolify’s minimum requirements?

2 CPU cores, 2 GB RAM and 10 GB free disk, on amd64 or arm64. Builds and the apps you deploy need more, so size the server for your projects.

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Can I install Coolify without root?

The one-line installer needs root. Coolify’s docs offer a manual installation for non-root and custom setups.

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Which Linux should I use for Coolify?

An LTS release such as Ubuntu 24.04 is the simplest. Coolify also supports Debian and Red Hat-based systems such as AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux. See which Linux distribution is best for a server.

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Should I install Coolify next to Portainer or Nginx?

No. Coolify expects to manage ports 80 and 443 and its own containers. Use a separate server, or choose one tool.

VPS and dedicated server guides

Every guide in this section.

Install Docker

The engine under Coolify.

Install Portainer

A simpler Docker web UI.

Point a domain to your server

DNS records for your apps.

Clean up Docker disk space

Builds fill the disk over time.
Checked against the official Coolify installation, firewall and upgrade docs on 4 November 2026. Menu names can change between Coolify releases.

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Last Updated: November 2026