Connect your VPS to a self-hosted PaaS: SSH keys, firewalls and a zero-downtime deploy
Connect a VPS to a self-hosted PaaS safely: a dedicated SSH key, a firewall Docker can't bypass, and a first zero-downtime deploy you can watch.
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Self-hosting, zero-downtime deploys and running a PaaS on your own servers — written as we build Pushify.
How to deploy FastAPI with Pushify (self-hosted or managed)
Deploy FastAPI with Pushify step by step: a Dockerfile, env vars, Postgres and migrations, a custom domain with HTTPS, and common fixes.
Read the postDeploy stopped by policy on Pushify: what it means and what to do next
A deploy stopped by policy on Pushify means the project was suspended under the Acceptable Use Policy. What triggers it and how to appeal.
Read the postLooking for a Coolify alternative? An honest Pushify vs Coolify comparison
Looking for a Coolify alternative? Where Pushify and Coolify overlap, where they really differ, and how to choose the right one for your setup.
Read the postPreview environment secrets: keeping production credentials out of pull request previews
Preview environment secrets done right: why pull request previews should never see production credentials, and what to give them instead.
Read the postDocker image vulnerability scanning before you deploy: Trivy and Grype, step by step
A practical guide to Docker image vulnerability scanning with Trivy and Grype: scan locally, gate merges in CI, and rescan what's already running.
Read the postScheduled tasks and background jobs on a self-hosted server
How to run scheduled tasks and background jobs on a self-hosted server: cron, worker containers, queues, and jobs that survive deploys.
Read the postA self-hosted Vercel alternative: deploying your apps with Pushify
Looking for a self-hosted Vercel alternative? How Pushify compares on cost, control, and trade-offs, and when Vercel is still the better choice.
Read the postShip Docker logs to Loki with Vector (or Datadog) on a self-hosted server
Ship Docker logs to Loki with Vector on a self-hosted server, or send them to Datadog instead: one small config, JSON parsing, and buffering.
Read the postHow to deploy and manage one-click apps from the Pushify marketplace
Deploy one-click apps from the Pushify marketplace and keep them healthy: servers, domains and HTTPS, environment variables, backups, and updates.
Read the postAdmin panel security for self-hosted Pushify: a network isolation guide
Admin panel security for a self-hosted Pushify control plane: keep the dashboard off the internet, expose only webhooks, and lock down SSH.
Read the postZero-downtime deployment for Docker apps: blue-green vs rolling updates
How zero-downtime deployment works for self-hosted Docker apps: blue-green vs rolling updates, health checks, and which one fits a single server.
Read the postAutomatic security updates on a self-hosted server, without breaking your apps
How to set up automatic security updates on a self-hosted server: what to patch unattended, what to hold back, and how to handle Docker and reboots.
Read the postSelf-hosted PaaS security: a practical checklist for your servers
A practical guide to self-hosted PaaS security: SSH access, firewalls, TLS, secrets, containers, updates, and backups on your own servers.
Read the postMigrating applications to Pushify: a step-by-step guide
A step-by-step guide to migrating applications to Pushify: take inventory, connect a server, move env vars, and cut over DNS safely.
Read the postHow to deploy Django with Pushify on your own server or a managed one
Deploy Django with Pushify on your own VPS or a managed server: production settings, Dockerfile, env vars, Postgres, HTTPS and common fixes.
Read the postDeploy your first app with Pushify: connect a repo, pick a server, go live with HTTPS
A step-by-step guide to your first Pushify deploy: connect a repo, choose your own server or a managed one, and serve it over HTTPS.
Read the postMinimal VPS deployment: getting started with Pushify on a $5 server
A minimal VPS deployment with Pushify: prepare a $5 server, connect it over SSH, deploy from git, and keep a small box healthy.
Read the postCloudflare proxy for a self-hosted app: DNS, SSL modes, and common pitfalls
Put a Cloudflare proxy in front of your self-hosted app without redirect loops or broken certificates: DNS records, SSL modes, and fixes.
Read the postStatic site preview deployments on your own server: a practical setup
Set up static site preview deployments on your own server: one URL per pull request using wildcard DNS, nginx, a TLS cert, and automatic cleanup.
Read the postDocker volume backup alerts: how to back up volumes and know when a backup fails
Docker volume backup alerts that catch silent failures: back up volumes safely, copy them off-site, and know when a run fails or never starts.
Read the postHow to deploy Next.js with Pushify, on your own server or a managed one
Deploy Next.js to your own VPS or a managed Hetzner server with Pushify: build settings, env vars, database, domain, HTTPS, and common fixes.
Read the postSelf-hosted secrets management for deployments: Doppler, Infisical, Vault
A practical guide to self-hosted secrets management in deployment: using Doppler, Infisical, or Vault with Coolify, Dokploy, and Pushify.
Read the postHow to choose between self-hosted PaaS platforms
A practical framework for comparing self-hosted PaaS tools like Coolify, Dokploy, and Pushify, plus tests to run before you commit.
Read the postPR previews with Pushify: deploy every pull request automatically
How Pushify builds a preview for every pull request, cleans it up on merge, and how to keep previews away from production secrets and data.
Read the postEnvironment variables and secrets in deployed apps: a practical guide
How to handle config and secrets in deployed apps: build time vs runtime, keeping keys out of Docker images, validating at boot, and rotating safely.
Read the postBYOS vs managed: choosing the right server for your Pushify deployment
Bring your own server or let Pushify provision a managed Hetzner box? What stays the same, what changes, and how to pick.
Read the postFrom git push to live: how zero-downtime deploys work
The anatomy of a Pushify deployment — build, parallel boot, health gate, traffic switch, drain — and why each step exists.
Read the postPushify is now open source
The full platform — API server, dashboard, and CLI — is now MIT-licensed and on GitHub. Here's what's in the repos, how to self-host it, and why we opened it up.
Read the postWhat it actually takes to self-host a PaaS
TLS, builds, zero-downtime restarts, backups, logs — a checklist of the unglamorous work between "it runs on my VPS" and "I'd put production traffic on this."
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