How to deploy an application with one click on CapRover

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CapRover makes it possible to install dozens of ready-to-use services directly from its built-in one-click app catalog. CapRover is an open-source Docker application and container manager that simplifies web hosting and deployment on your VPS server. Follow this guide to deploy the Uptime Kuma monitoring application and secure access to it with an SSL certificate.

The steps

  1. Log in to the CapRover dashboard

    Open the administration interface of your CapRover instance in your web browser. Enter your administration password in the provided field, then click the Login button.

    How to deploy an application with one click on CapRover
  2. Access the one-click app catalog

    In the left-hand sidebar menu, click on the Apps section. On the page that appears, click the One-Click Apps/Databases button on the right.

    How to deploy an application with one click on CapRover
  3. Select the application from the list

    In the search field at the top of the list, type the name of the desired software, for example "Uptime Kuma". Then click on the corresponding app tile to open its installation form.

    How to deploy an application with one click on CapRover
  4. Configure the application name and start the deployment

    Enter the desired technical name in the App Name field, for example "uptime-kuma". Then click the blue Deploy button to start downloading and deploying the container.

    How to deploy an application with one click on CapRover
  5. Finalize the container installation

    Wait during the installation process without refreshing the page or closing the tab. As soon as the success message "Aaaand you're done!" appears, click the Finish button.

    How to deploy an application with one click on CapRover
  6. Enable the HTTPS SSL certificate

    Go to the HTTP Settings tab on your application's page. Click the Enable HTTPS button to automatically generate the free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate.

    How to deploy an application with one click on CapRover

Some common apps in the catalog

The catalog contains 361 applications as of 10/18/2026. You can find the desired application using the search field on the One-Click Apps/Databases page.

  • WordPress — website or blog
  • Ghost — blog
  • Nextcloud — shared files and calendar
  • Gitea — Git repositories
  • Uptime Kuma — website monitoring
  • Plausible and Matomo — privacy-friendly visitor statistics
  • Metabase — data dashboards
  • Directus — content management
  • Portainer — Docker container management
  • MinIO — S3-compatible storage
  • MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and Redis — databases

Frequently asked questions

Is installing applications from the CapRover catalog free?

No, all application templates available in CapRover's One-Click catalog are free and open source. Only your VPS server's hardware resources are used.

How do I delete an application that is no longer needed?

Open your service's page in the Apps tab, then click the red Delete App button at the bottom of the page.

What should I do if the application's subdomain does not open in the browser?

Check that your wildcard DNS record (*.caprover.yourdomain.fr) is correctly pointing to your VPS server's IP address and that DNS propagation is complete.

How many applications can be installed on a VPS?

The number depends on the resources (RAM and processor) of your VPS plan. Monitor overall consumption from CapRover's Monitoring menu.

Is it possible to use a custom domain name instead of a subdomain?

Yes, in the application's HTTP Settings tab, you can enter a custom domain in the provided field and click Connect a New Domain.

Useful links

help.lws.net/a/7947
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