Dokploy

This guide walks through building a robust backup and restore strategy for Dokploy when self‑hosting on a VPS. You’ll learn why offsite backups are critical, how to create and connect a Cloudflare R2 bucket as an S3‑compatible target, and how to configure automated backups for the Dokploy system, databases, and Docker volumes, plus how to safely restore them and migrate to a new server.

This step-by-step guide walks you through getting started with Dokploy, from basic server requirements and Docker log optimization to one-click installation and security hardening. Learn how to wire up Git-based CI/CD, leverage Traefik for automatic reverse proxying, deploy from templates, monitor resources, and enable automated backups—perfect for solo developers and small teams shipping fast.