Installing Coolify

Prerequisites

Ensure Proper Permissions

• You must be the root user or have sufficient administrative permissions.
• Have a Linux server with SSH access.

Steps to Install Coolify

1. SSH into the Server: Use the following command to log into your server:

   ssh $server_user$@$server_domain_name$

2. Switch to Root User (if necessary): Run the following commands to gain root access:

   sudo su ubuntu
   sudo -i

3. Install Coolify:

   • Navigate to the directory where you want to install Coolify.
   • Run the installation command:

     curl -fsSL https://cdn.coollabs.io/coolify/install.sh | bash

4. Access Coolify Dashboard:

   • After installation, open your web browser and navigate to:

     http://[your_server_ip]:8000

5. Complete Initial Configuration:

   • Follow the guided setup process, including setting up an admin account and configuring your preferences.

6. Set Up GitHub Application:

   • When prompted to integrate GitHub for publishing, follow the instructions to create a GitHub App.
   Need Assistance?

   If you require help creating the GitHub App, ask Sean for guidance to ensure proper setup.

7. Configure Domain:

   • To setup a custom domain for your Coolify instance, go to the servers tab and select localhost
   • then put your domain name in the wildcard domain field.
   • in our case put https://tl.ie

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Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• Ensure your server allows connections to port 8000.
• Verify that you are logged in as the correct user with permissions to manage Coolify.
• Double-check the installation script ran without errors.