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Quick Start Guide

Deploy your first app in 5 minutes.

Step 1: Create your account​

  1. Go to deployalo.com
  2. Click Sign Up
  3. Enter your email and password

Step 2: Choose an app​

  1. Go to the Marketplace
  2. Browse the available apps
  3. Click on the app you want to install

Step 3: Configure your deployment​

Subdomain​

The subdomain is the URL where your application will live. For example: myblog.deployalo.com

How to choose a good subdomain?

  • Use something memorable and easy to type
  • Only letters, numbers, and hyphens (-)
  • If you leave it empty, we'll generate one automatically (e.g., happy-cloud-123)
tip

You can connect your own domain later (e.g., myblog.com) from the deployment settings.

Configuration​

Each application has specific configuration variables. The most common are:

VariableDescriptionExample
UsernameYour username to access the appadmin
PasswordYour access passwordMyS3cur3P@ss
EmailFor notifications and recovery[email protected]
Important

Save these credentials in a safe place. You'll need them to access your app.

Secure passwords: We generate passwords automatically but you can change them. A good password has:

  • At least 12 characters
  • Uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
  • Don't use common words or personal data

Advanced Configuration​

This section contains technical variables that you don't need to modify unless you know what you're doing:

  • Encryption keys: Automatically generated and unique to your instance
  • Database passwords: Securely generated
  • Network configurations: Optimized for your app
For experts only

Modifying these variables without understanding their function can cause your application to malfunction.

Custom Variables​

If you need to add additional environment variables not in the basic configuration:

  1. Expand the "Custom Variables" section
  2. Click "Add variable"
  3. Enter the variable name (in UPPERCASE_WITH_UNDERSCORES)
  4. Enter the value

Common examples:

SMTP_HOST=smtp.gmail.com
SMTP_PORT=587
API_KEY=your_api_key
Documentation

Each application has its own available variables. Check the app's official documentation to learn all the options.

Server Plan​

Choose the server size according to your needs:

PlanCPURAMStorageIdeal for
Basic1 vCPU1 GB25 GBPersonal projects
Advanced1 vCPU2 GB50 GBSmall businesses
Pro2 vCPU4 GB80 GBTeams and high traffic
Which one to choose?
  • Basic: Perfect for testing or personal use with few users
  • Advanced: Recommended for small businesses or daily use
  • Pro: If you expect many users or process a lot of data

Step 4: Deploy​

  1. Review your configuration
  2. Click Deploy
  3. Wait ~5 minutes while your server is configured

Step 5: Access your app​

Once the deployment is complete:

  1. Click Open App
  2. Enter your credentials
  3. Done! You can now use your app

Your Deployments​

In the dashboard you'll see all your applications with:

  • Status badge: Green (Running), Yellow (Pending), Red (Error)
  • Plan badge: Your current plan (Basic, Advanced, Pro)
  • URL: Direct link to your application

Deployment Detail​

When you click on a deployment, you'll see two tabs:

General Tab (for everyone):

  • App health status
  • Videos and tutorials
  • AI support chat
  • Backups

Technical Tab (for developers):

  • Detailed metrics (CPU, RAM, Disk)
  • SSH terminal
  • File manager
  • Docker logs
tip

If you're not technical, the General Tab has everything you need for day-to-day use.

What's next?​