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PropOps runs as a fully containerised application using Docker. You do not need to install PHP, Apache, or MariaDB directly on the host — Docker handles everything.
PropOps Web is licensed software. Each self-hosted instance requires a valid licence key issued by PropOps Technologies Ltd. Contact hello@propops.app to obtain a licence before deploying.

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Minimum server specifications

Disk usage grows over time as photos, documents, and certificate uploads accumulate. For production deployments, consider mounting a cloud block device (e.g. AWS EBS, Hetzner Volume, DigitalOcean Volume) at the docker-data/uploads path.

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Check if your server supports Docker

Before purchasing or provisioning a server, verify that it can run Docker. Most modern VPS providers support Docker out of the box, but some shared hosting or OpenVZ-based plans do not.

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Check virtualisation type

Docker requires a host that uses KVM, Xen, or bare metal. It does not work on OpenVZ or LXC containers (commonly used by budget hosting providers).

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Check kernel version

Docker requires Linux kernel 3.10 or later. Any modern distribution meets this:

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VPS providers known to work

The following providers offer VPS plans compatible with Docker:
  • Hetzner — Excellent value, EU and US data centres
  • DigitalOcean — Simple setup, one-click Docker droplets available
  • Linode (Akamai) — Reliable, good UK presence
  • Vultr — Wide range of locations
  • AWS EC2 — Enterprise-grade, pay-as-you-go
  • OVH/Kimsufi — Budget-friendly dedicated servers
Avoid providers that only offer OpenVZ containers (e.g. some budget plans from providers like RamNode or BuyVM legacy plans). Always confirm KVM virtualisation before purchasing.

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Install Docker

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Install Docker Engine

Run the official Docker install script. This works on Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, and Fedora:
Add your user to the docker group so you can run commands without sudo:
Log out and back in for the group membership to take effect.
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Verify Docker is running

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Verify Docker Compose

Docker Compose v2 ships as a plugin in modern Docker installations:
If not available, install the plugin:
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Enable Docker to start on boot

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Point your domain

Create an A record in your DNS provider pointing your domain (e.g. propops.yourcompany.com) to your server’s public IP address. This is required for HTTPS setup later.
If you don’t have a domain yet, you can skip this step and access PropOps via your server’s IP address during initial setup. You will need a domain with HTTPS before going live.