Feb 14
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Stop paying expensive scaling fees on Vercel or Netlify. In this complete Coolify tutorial, learn how to build your own self-hosted Vercel alternative on a $5 Hostinger VPS. We will set up Coolify from scratch, connect it to GitHub, and deploy a Next.js application with automatic CI/CD rollbacks and free SSL. 🎁💰 Hostinger VPS Discount (10% OFF) Use code LWS10 or click: https://hostinger.com/LWS10 Disclosure: This link/code may be affiliate-supported and helps the channel at no extra cost to you. Whether you are a freelancer looking to host client sites or a developer wanting to save money, this step-by-step VPS deployment guide covers everything you need to know about self-hosting with Coolify and Docker. What is Coolify? Coolify is an open-source, self-hostable Heroku, Netlify, and Vercel alternative. It allows you to manage your servers, deploy applications, and manage databases easily using Docker, without needing to be a DevOps expert. Perfect for Next.js, React, Node.js, Python, and WordPress hosting. What you'll build in this video ● A production-ready Hostinger VPS setup ● Coolify installed and secured ● GitHub → Auto Deploy workflow (push to deploy) ● Next.js deployment with environment variables ● PostgreSQL database setup ● Custom domain + automatic SSL ● Rollback, logs, and debugging for failed deploys ● Optional: SSH + manual install approach Who this is for ● Anyone searching “Vercel alternative” / “self host Next.js” ● Devs who want fixed cost hosting (no surprise bills) ● People who want PaaS convenience without platform lock-in Chapters: 00:00 Problem with managed platforms 00:37 Why using a VPS feels difficult 02:15 Introducing Coolify 02:44 Getting started with Hostinger VPS 04:30 Choosing plans backups and billing 05:08 Server location and OS selection 07:07 VPS setup completed on Hostinger 09:35 Coolify dashboard walkthrough 11:44 Setting a domain for Coolify 13:25 Preparing the Next.js app locally 14:16 Creating and pushing to GitHub 15:09 Projects and GitHub source setup 17:16 Deploying the application with Coolify 19:50 Adding PostgreSQL database 21:46 Application deployed and running 22:23 Custom domain and SSL setup 24:20 Automatic deploy using Git push 26:00 Rollback logs and debugging 27:31 Backup setup and safety 27:55 SSH access and manual Coolify install 29:00 Complete production setup recap #coolify #hostinger #nextjs #selfhosting