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title: Coolify Quick Start Guide
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# Coolify Quick Start Guide

## Getting started with Coolify VPS from is\*hosting: step-by-step server setup guide.

### What is Coolify VPS by is\*hosting?

[**is\*hosting**](https://ishosting.com/en) is the sponsor of Coolify, an open-source PaaS with 52k+ GitHub stars.

**Coolify** **VPS** by **is\*hosting** is a pre-installed, ready-to-use self-hosting platform that lets you deploy and manage applications, databases, and services on your own VPS without complex DevOps setup.

Coolify is like your own private, self-hosted alternative to Heroku or Vercel — running on your own server with full control over your infrastructure, data, and performance.

With is\*hosting, Coolify comes pre-installed and configured, so you can skip the technical setup and start deploying in minutes.

### Key Benefits of Coolify by is\*hosting

- Ready-to-use environment — no manual installation required.
- Full control over your server, applications, and data. Support for any stack — Node.js, Python, Docker, databases, and more.
- Deployment via Git or Docker with minimal setup.
- Scalable infrastructure — connect multiple servers at any time.
- Security on your own server — your data remains on your VPS.
- Quick start — from server to deployed application in minutes.

### Requirements for running Coolify VPS from is\*hosting

VPS server with Linux (Ubuntu recommended).

- Minimum resources: 
    - 2 CPU
    - 2–4 GB RAM
    - 20+ GB SSD/NVMe
- Docker environment (required for deployments)
- SSH access to connect and manage servers
- Open ports: 22, 80, and 443
- Domain name (recommended for HTTPS and production use)
- Stable internet connection for Git, Docker, and app deployments

For multiple applications, databases, or production workloads, **4+ GB RAM** is recommended for stable performance.

### Launching and Initial Configuration of Coolify VPS from is\*hosting

When ordering a VPS from is\*hosting (e.g., [Medium - Linux SSD](https://ishosting.com/en/vps/158_1y?os=linux---alpine3coolify%2364&city=us-dallas&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=seo)), you need to select a pre-installed Coolify template in the configurator. This eliminates the need to manually install Docker, dependencies, and the panel itself.

![clients area coolify](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/list-of-apps/coolify/coolify-quick-start-guide/coolify-quick-start-guide-en/clients%20area%20coolify.gif?width=600&height=270&name=clients%20area%20coolify.gif)

To access the Coolify dashboard and launch Coolify from is\*hosting, follow these steps:

#### Step 1: Launch Coolify

1. Open the Coolify access URL provided by is\*hosting via email or in your personal account.
2. Enter your email address and password to log in to the dashboard.  
   ![1](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/list-of-apps/coolify/coolify-quick-start-guide/coolify-quick-start-guide-en/1.png?width=670&height=538&name=1.png)
3. The welcome window will open and guide you through setting up a server connection and organizing the project structure for your first project. You can also click **Skip Setup**.  
   ![2](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/list-of-apps/coolify/coolify-quick-start-guide/coolify-quick-start-guide-en/2.png?width=670&height=484&name=2.png)

#### Step 2: Selecting a server type

**Option 1: This machine (quick start)**

- Deploy directly to the same server where Coolify is installed.
- Best suited for testing.
- Suitable for small projects or standalone configurations.

Not recommended for production due to shared resources.

**Option 2: Remote Server** (recommended)

Connect to any external server via SSH. This is the most flexible and recommended option and the best choice for production.

- Works with VPS providers such as AWS, Hetzner, and DigitalOcean.
- Can be a dedicated server or home infrastructure.
- Ideal for production workloads.

**Option 3: Hetzner Cloud**

Deploy and manage servers directly through your Hetzner Cloud account.

- Fast deployment.
- Integrated interface.
- Suitable for scalable configurations.
- Technical Note

Now decide where you want to deploy your applications.

![3](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/list-of-apps/coolify/coolify-quick-start-guide/coolify-quick-start-guide-en/3.png?width=670&height=604&name=3.png)

You can always cancel or restart the setup, or contact support.

#### Step 3: Create Your First Project

Once the server is connected, it's time to get organized. Create your first project: **"My First Project”**. Projects help you organize everything you deploy.

To create a project, follow these steps:

1. Click **“Create My First Project”** in the window that appears after selecting the server type.  
   ![4](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/list-of-apps/coolify/coolify-quick-start-guide/coolify-quick-start-guide-en/4.png?width=670&height=516&name=4.png)
2. Click **Deploy Your First Resource** or go directly to the Dashboard.  
   ![5](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/list-of-apps/coolify/coolify-quick-start-guide/coolify-quick-start-guide-en/5.png?width=670&height=627&name=5.png)
3. What a project includes: 
     - Applications (web apps, APIs, services)
     - Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
     - Resources grouped logically
     - Environments: Every project includes a production environment by default.
     - You can also add: test environments, development environments, and user environments.
     - Team access: Projects support collaboration.
     - Permissions are inherited from your team. Multiple users can manage the same project. Ideal for development teams or collaborative workflows.  
       ![1a80bd93d6dc469ee9cfb680e0e46225](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/list-of-apps/coolify/coolify-quick-start-guide/coolify-quick-start-guide-en/1a80bd93d6dc469ee9cfb680e0e46225.gif?width=600&height=270&name=1a80bd93d6dc469ee9cfb680e0e46225.gif)
4. To create a new project, click ![add icon](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/list-of-apps/coolify/coolify-quick-start-guide/coolify-quick-start-guide-en/add%20icon.png?width=44&height=20&name=add%20icon.png) in the **Projects** tab.  
   ![6 create project ADD](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/list-of-apps/coolify/coolify-quick-start-guide/coolify-quick-start-guide-en/6%20create%20project%20ADD.png?width=670&height=511&name=6%20create%20project%20ADD.png)
5. Fill in the fields with the name and description of the new project → **Continue**.  
   ![7 create project name](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/list-of-apps/coolify/coolify-quick-start-guide/coolify-quick-start-guide-en/7%20create%20project%20name.png?width=670&height=292&name=7%20create%20project%20name.png)
6. Click **Add Resources** and add the necessary applications, databases, and other resources to your new project.  
   ![8 create project services](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/list-of-apps/coolify/coolify-quick-start-guide/coolify-quick-start-guide-en/8%20create%20project%20services.png?width=670&height=303&name=8%20create%20project%20services.png)
7. You will now find all your projects in the **Projects** tab.  
   ![9](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/list-of-apps/coolify/coolify-quick-start-guide/coolify-quick-start-guide-en/9.png?width=670&height=304&name=9.png)
8. To delete a project, go to your project's **Settings**.  
   ![10](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/list-of-apps/coolify/coolify-quick-start-guide/coolify-quick-start-guide-en/10.png?width=670&height=304&name=10.png)
9. Click **Delete Project**.  
   ![11](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/list-of-apps/coolify/coolify-quick-start-guide/coolify-quick-start-guide-en/11.png?width=670&height=303&name=11.png)
10. In the window that opens, confirm the project deletion by duplicating the project name in the appropriate line → **Permanently Delete**.  
    ![12](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/list-of-apps/coolify/coolify-quick-start-guide/coolify-quick-start-guide-en/12.png?width=670&height=289&name=12.png)

**Congratulations!** At this point, you have:

1. Connected your server.
2. Selected a deployment type.
3. Created your first project.

Now you can start deploying applications, connecting repositories, and building infrastructure — all from a single interface.

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