How to Deploy Strapi on Dokku and DigitalOcean
Blog post from Strapi
This comprehensive tutorial provides a detailed guide on deploying a Strapi application using Dokku and DigitalOcean, covering installation, app creation, SSL configuration with Let's Encrypt, and auto-deployment via GitHub. The tutorial emphasizes Dokku's role as a Docker-powered PaaS, likened to a self-hosted Heroku, enabling users to manage web applications, databases, and services on personal servers or cloud platforms. Instructions include setting up a PostgreSQL instance, linking it to the app, configuring domains, and using a proxy to manage routing, with additional notes on using Docker instead of Herokuish for a consistent environment. The guide also discusses manual deployment methods, emphasizing the ease and efficiency of setting up a scalable and secure server for Strapi applications, with insights from Simen Daehlin, a community member turned Solutions Engineer.