DigitalOcean
Follow the steps below to deploy Paybill on a DigitalOcean Droplet.
1. Navigate to the Droplets section in DigitalOcean.
2. Configure the Droplet with the following options:
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Image: Ubuntu
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Plan: Choose a plan (e.g., Basic, 4GB RAM, 2 vCPU)
- Auth: For authentication, use password or ssh
- Click Create Droplet and note the assigned public IP
3. Create a Firewall for the Droplets to allow required ports.
| protocol | port | allowed_cidr |
|---|---|---|
| tcp | 22 | your IP |
| tcp | 80 | 0.0.0.0/0 |
| tcp | 443 | 0.0.0.0/0 |
4. Connect to the Droplets via SSH.
5. Install Docker and Docker Compose using the following commands:
apt update && apt upgrade -y
apt install -y docker.io
Enable and start Docker:
systemctl enable docker
systemctl start docker
Install Docker Compose:
apt install -y curl
curl -SL https://github.com/docker/compose/releases/latest/download/docker-compose-linux-x86_64 -o /usr/local/bin/docker-compose
chmod +x /usr/local/bin/docker-compose
Verify installation:
docker --version
docker-compose --version
6. Update the Paybill_HOST in the .env file:
PAYBILL_HOST=http://<public_ip>:80
7. Use the Docker Documentation to deploy Paybill.
Upgrading to the Latest LTS Version​
New LTS versions are released every 3-5 months with an end-of-life of atleast 18 months. To check the latest LTS version, visit the Paybill Docker Hub page. The LTS tags follow a naming convention with the prefix LTS- followed by the version number, for example paybilldev/paybill:ee-lts-latest.
If this is a new installation of the application, you may start directly with the latest version. This guide is not required for new installations.
Prerequisites for Upgrading to the Latest LTS Version:​
- It is crucial to perform a comprehensive backup of your database before starting the upgrade process to prevent data loss.
If you have any questions feel free to join our Discord Community or send us an email at info@paybill.dev.