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Run Coolify on a Volt Serv VPS

An open-source, self-hosted PaaS — your own Heroku/Vercel.

What is Coolify?

Coolify is an open-source, self-hostable platform-as-a-service. It gives you a clean dashboard to deploy applications, databases, and services with Git integration, automatic HTTPS, and one-click backups — without the per-seat or per-build pricing of Heroku, Vercel, or Netlify. Because it runs on your own VPS, you can host unlimited projects and keep full control of your stack.

Good to know: A self-hosted alternative to Heroku, Vercel, Netlify, and Render.

Why run Coolify on a Volt Serv VPS

  • Full root access — install Coolify with a single script
  • Host unlimited apps and databases instead of paying per project
  • NVMe SSD and generous RAM for smooth multi-container workloads
  • Automatic HTTPS, Git deploys, and backups, all self-managed
  • Predictable flat pricing with no per-seat or per-build fees

Recommended resources

Coolify itself is light, but the apps it deploys add up. Start with 4 GB RAM for a few small apps; choose 8 GB+ for several apps and databases.

How to get started

  1. 1 Order a Linux VPS (Business recommended for multiple apps)
  2. 2 Run the official Coolify install script over SSH
  3. 3 Point your domain (and a wildcard) at the server and open the dashboard
  4. 4 Connect a Git repo and deploy your first app

New to servers? Read VPS vs Dedicated Server first.

Pro tips for running Coolify

Point a wildcard DNS record at your server so Coolify can auto-assign subdomains.
Keep the Coolify instance itself on a separate small server from production for safety.
Enable scheduled backups to off-server storage (S3-compatible) from day one.

Frequently asked questions

What size VPS do I need for Coolify?

Coolify itself is light, but the apps it runs add up. 4 GB RAM works for a few small apps; choose 8 GB+ for several apps and databases.

Is Coolify really free?

Yes, Coolify is open source and free to self-host. You only pay for the VPS it runs on.