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    How DollarDeploy works

    Connect a GitHub repo, pick a server, and ship. DollarDeploy does the rest.

    How it works:

    1. Connect a GitHub repo.
    2. Pick a server: bring your own over SSH, or provision one through a supported provider.
    3. Build and run: DollarDeploy prepares the server, builds your app, and runs it as a native systemd service (or Docker Compose if you choose).
    4. Expose it: DollarDeploy configures the reverse proxy and issues HTTPS via Let's Encrypt.
    5. Keep it shipping: every push triggers a deploy; rollback is one action.
    6. Operate it: logs (30-day), monitoring, and backups are on by default.

    The big picture: no Kubernetes and no required container layer. Native systemd removes overhead and makes builds and deploys up to 5x faster. Docker is there when an app needs it.

    The bottom line: give DollarDeploy a $5-$20 server, and deploying to it feels like a modern PaaS.

    Go deeper: 3 steps to deploy an app.

    Last updated September 18, 2026.