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Dokploy can be installed on any Linux server or VPS with Docker support. The installation script handles everything automatically, including Docker installation, Docker Swarm initialization, and Traefik configuration.

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Requirements

Before installing Dokploy, ensure your server meets these requirements:
  • Operating System: Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Fedora, or any systemd-based distribution)
  • RAM: Minimum 1GB (2GB+ recommended)
  • CPU: 1 vCPU (2+ recommended for production)
  • Storage: 10GB+ available disk space
  • Network: Open ports 80 (HTTP) and 443 (HTTPS)
  • Root Access: SSH access with sudo/root privileges
Dokploy requires a clean server or VPS. Installing on a server with existing Docker configurations may cause conflicts.

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One-Command Installation

SSH into your server and run the automated installation script: 
curl -sSL https://dokploy.com/install.sh | sh
The installer will:
  1. Detect your operating system and architecture
  2. Install Docker and Docker Compose if not present
  3. Initialize Docker Swarm for orchestration
  4. Create the dokploy-network overlay network
  5. Deploy Traefik as the reverse proxy
  6. Start the Dokploy control panel
  7. Generate SSL certificates via Let’s Encrypt
The installation typically takes 3-5 minutes depending on your server’s internet connection and resources.

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Installation Output

You’ll see output similar to this during installation: 
[INFO] Detecting operating system...
[INFO] Installing Docker...
[INFO] Docker installed successfully
[INFO] Initializing Docker Swarm...
[INFO] Swarm initialized
[INFO] Creating dokploy-network...
[INFO] Network created
[INFO] Deploying Traefik...
[INFO] Deploying Dokploy...
[SUCCESS] Dokploy installed successfully!
[INFO] Access your dashboard at: http://your-server-ip:3000

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Access Your Dashboard

Once installation completes, access the Dokploy dashboard: 
http://your-server-ip:3000
Replace your-server-ip with your server’s actual IP address. For example: http://192.168.1.100:3000

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First-Time Setup

When you first access Dokploy, you’ll be prompted to:
1

Create Admin Account

Set up your administrator credentials. Choose a strong password - this account has full access to your Dokploy instance.
  • Email address (used for notifications and Let’s Encrypt)
  • Admin password
  • Confirm password
2

Configure Server Settings

Basic server configuration is applied automatically:
  • Docker Swarm is initialized
  • Traefik is configured for routing
  • SSL certificate generation is enabled
3

Dashboard Ready

You’re now ready to create your first project and deploy applications!

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Manual Docker Installation

If you prefer to install Docker manually before running Dokploy: 
# Remove old versions
for pkg in docker.io docker-doc docker-compose podman-docker containerd runc; do 
  sudo apt-get remove $pkg
done

# Install prerequisites
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ca-certificates curl
sudo install -m 0755 -d /etc/apt/keyrings

# Add Docker's GPG key
sudo curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg -o /etc/apt/keyrings/docker.asc
sudo chmod a+r /etc/apt/keyrings/docker.asc

# Add Docker repository
echo "deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture) signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/docker.asc] https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu $(. /etc/os-release && echo "$VERSION_CODENAME") stable" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.list > /dev/null

# Install Docker Engine
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-buildx-plugin docker-compose-plugin
After installing Docker, run the Dokploy installation command: 
curl -sSL https://dokploy.com/install.sh | sh

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Verify Installation

Check that all services are running: 
# Check Docker Swarm status
docker node ls

# Check Dokploy services
docker service ls

# Check Traefik is running
docker ps | grep traefik

# Check Dokploy is running  
docker ps | grep dokploy
You should see services like:
  • dokploy - The main control panel
  • traefik - Reverse proxy and load balancer
  • postgres - Database for Dokploy metadata

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Ports and Firewall

Ensure these ports are open in your firewall:
  • Port 3000: Dokploy dashboard (HTTP)
  • Port 80: HTTP traffic (Traefik)
  • Port 443: HTTPS traffic (Traefik)
  • Port 2377: Docker Swarm management (if using multi-node)
sudo ufw allow 3000/tcp
sudo ufw allow 80/tcp
sudo ufw allow 443/tcp

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Securing the Dashboard

By default, Dokploy runs on port 3000 without HTTPS. For production:
  1. Set up a domain name pointing to your server
  2. Access Dokploy at http://your-server-ip:3000
  3. Navigate to Settings → Server
  4. Configure your domain and enable HTTPS
  5. Dokploy will automatically obtain SSL certificates
Always use HTTPS in production. The initial HTTP setup is only for bootstrapping the installation.

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Troubleshooting

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Installation fails with Docker errors

Ensure Docker is properly installed and running: 
sudo systemctl status docker
sudo systemctl start docker

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Cannot access dashboard

Check if Dokploy is running: 
docker ps | grep dokploy
View logs if needed: 
docker logs $(docker ps -q -f name=dokploy)

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Port 3000 already in use

If port 3000 is occupied, stop the conflicting service or configure Dokploy to use a different port.

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Updating Dokploy

To update to the latest version: 
curl -sSL https://dokploy.com/install.sh | sh
The installer will detect the existing installation and perform an update.
Updates preserve your data, projects, and configurations. Always backup important data before updating.

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Next Steps

Now that Dokploy is installed:

Deploy Your First App

Follow our quickstart guide to deploy your first application

Learn Core Concepts

Understand how Dokploy organizes projects, applications, and databases