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Create a New Service

Deploy any of 400+ open source apps in a few clicks. Your service is live in 2 to 3 minutes.

1. Open the dashboard​

Open the Elestio Dashboard to see the full catalog of software templates.

Elestio dashboard with software templates by category

Filter by category

Use the category tabs to narrow the list to databases, CMS, developer tools, and more.

Click Select on the template you want. To learn more first, click Details.

2. Choose provider, region, and data center​

Deploying on AWS or Azure?

To deploy into your own cloud account, follow the BYOAWS guide or the relevant cloud provider page.

Cloud provider selection

3. Choose an instance size​

Pick the CPU, RAM, and pricing that fit your workload.

Instance size selection

4. Set support plan and maintenance window​

Support plan and maintenance window

OS and software updates

OS updates cover the Linux kernel and security patches. Software updates patch the application itself, following semantic versioning (minor and patch only) to avoid breaking changes. All maintenance window times are in UTC.

5. Deploy​

Click Create Service when you are ready.

Create Service with cost summary

6. Track deployment​

Your service appears with the status Service is in deployment and is ready in 2 to 3 minutes.

Deployment status

Once ready, you receive an email with the deployment details. The access URL and credentials are also in the Service Overview.

Open the dashboard and deploy your first service now.