Deploying your own web app used to mean wrestling with SSH, Dockerfiles, SSL certs, and reverse proxies. What if you could skip all that and get live code in under five minutes? With QuickDeploy, a one-command VPS deployment tool, you can. Read on to discover how to:

Ship a Next.js or Node app in minutes
Enjoy automatic HTTPS and SSL certificates
Keep full control of your VPS – no vendor lock-in

Why One-Command VPS Deployment Matters

You’re a developer. You build features, fix bugs, and ship demos. Spending hours on infra setup? It’s a waste. QuickDeploy solves this by turning a multi-step process into:

quickdeploy deploy

That’s it. One command. Instant gratification.

The Benefits at a Glance

Speed: Deploy in under 5 minutes
Control: Host on your own VPS (DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Linode, you name it)
Security: Automatic HTTPS with free SSL certificates
Flexibility: Works with any Docker-compatible framework

What You’ll Need

Before we begin, make sure you have:

A running VPS (Ubuntu 20.04 or later recommended)
Docker installed on the server
SSH access and a registered domain (optional, but highly recommended)
A local project (Next.js, Node, React, Ruby – any web app)

If you’re missing Docker or SSH keys, quick guides are available in QuickDeploy’s docs at https://quickdeploy.dev.

Step 1: Install QuickDeploy CLI

First, install QuickDeploy on your local machine. Open a terminal and run:

npm install -g @quickdeploy/cli

Or, if you prefer yarn:

yarn global add @quickdeploy/cli

Once installed, verify with:

quickdeploy --version

If you see a version number, you’re good to go.

Step 2: Initialise Your Project

Navigate to your project folder:

cd path/to/your-project

Then initialise QuickDeploy:

quickdeploy init

This creates a quickdeploy.yml file. It contains defaults for:

Docker image name
Exposed port
Domain and SSL settings

You can tweak these later, but out of the box it works for most Node and Next.js apps.

Step 3: One-Command VPS Deployment

Now comes the magic moment. Deploy with:

quickdeploy deploy --host root@your.vps.ip

Behind the scenes QuickDeploy will:

Build an optimized Docker image
Push it to your VPS
Generate an SSL certificate via Let’s Encrypt
Configure Nginx as a reverse proxy
Start your app on port 80/443

Sit back. In under five minutes, your app is live at https://your.domain.com.

Pro tip: Add --ssh-key ~/.ssh/id_rsa if you use a custom key.

How QuickDeploy Stands Out

Some platforms lock you into a specific stack or hide infrastructure details. QuickDeploy gives you:

Full autonomy: You control your server and data.
Transparent config: All settings live in quickdeploy.yml.
Minimal lock-in: If you ever move, your Docker image and config move with you.

Customisation and Scaling

Once deployed, you might need to tweak:

Environment variables
Database connections
Multiple app routing

QuickDeploy supports multi-service setups. Just add services under quickdeploy.yml, then run:

quickdeploy deploy

To scale, spin up additional VPS nodes and update your config. QuickDeploy handles load balancers and SSL seamlessly.

Troubleshooting Tips

Timeouts: Increase SSH timeout in ~/.ssh/config.
DNS not propagating: Check A record points to your VPS IP.
Certificate errors: Ensure port 80 is open; Let’s Encrypt needs HTTP validation.

For more details, head to the troubleshooting section at QuickDeploy’s docs.

Ready to Ship Your Next Project?

Say goodbye to endless infra setup. With a one-command VPS deployment, you focus on code, not configs. Try QuickDeploy today and see your app live in under five minutes.

Get started now: https://quickdeploy.dev

Happy deploying!