How to Deploy Your First Application

Deploying Your First App

Boottify makes it easy to go from zero to a live application in minutes. This guide walks you through the entire process.

Step 1: Choose a Template

1. Navigate to Applications → New Application from the sidebar.
2. Browse the available app templates in the marketplace.
3. Select a template that matches your needs (e.g., WordPress, Node.js, custom Docker image).
4. Click Use Template to proceed.

Step 2: Configure Your Application

Fill in the required details:

• Application Name — A descriptive name for your app.
• Subdomain — The subdomain where your app will be accessible (e.g., myapp.boottify.com).
• Environment Variables — Set any required configuration values like API keys or database URLs.
• Plan — Select the resource plan that fits your needs.

Step 3: Deploy

Click Create Application. Boottify will automatically:

1. Build the Docker image from the template configuration.
2. Provision a Kubernetes namespace and deploy the container.
3. Configure DNS records for your chosen subdomain.
4. Issue an SSL certificate via Let's Encrypt for HTTPS.

The deployment process typically takes 2-5 minutes. You can monitor progress in the Deployment tab of your application.

Step 4: Verify

Once deployment is complete:

• Click the Visit App link to open your application in a new tab.
• Verify the SSL padlock icon is present in your browser.
• Check the Deployment Logs tab if anything looks wrong.

What's Next?

After your first deployment, explore:

• Setting custom environment variables
• Configuring feature flags for your app
• Upgrading to a higher-tier plan for more resources