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Deploy BillaBear to DigitalOcean

One of the easiest ways to deploy BillaBear is to DigitalOcean's App Platform, where they handle all the infrastructure management for you.

Deployment Steps​

  1. Click the "Deploy to DigitalOcean" button below
  2. Click "Next" on the Resources screen
  3. Click "Edit" on Global Environment Variables
  4. Enter your Stripe API credentials:
    • Fetch your API keys from Stripe's dashboard
    • Create a secret key and copy it into STRIPE_PRIVATE_API_KEY
    • Copy the publishable key into STRIPE_PUBLIC_API_KEY
  5. Click "Save"
  6. Click "Next" on Environment Variables
  7. Click "Next" on Info
  8. Click "Create Resources"

Deploy to DO

Video Tutorial​

You can watch a video demonstrating the deployment process here: BillaBear DigitalOcean Deployment Tutorial

Post-Deployment Setup​

After deployment is complete:

  1. Access your BillaBear instance using the URL provided by DigitalOcean
  2. Complete the initial setup form to create your administrator account
  3. Configure additional settings as needed (email, integrations, etc.)

Troubleshooting​

If you encounter any issues during deployment:

  • Check that your Stripe API keys are entered correctly
  • Ensure all required environment variables are set
  • Review the DigitalOcean App Platform logs for any error messages

For additional assistance, please contact support@billabear.com or visit our GitHub Discussions.