Overview
Deploy a pre-built Docker image with environment variables and volumes. This template is pre-configured for Better-PaaS: push your code, add environment variables, attach the required database, and go live with automatic HTTPS. Most teams can deploy this stack in 5 minutes.
What this template includes
This template packages Docker, Custom Image, Caddy into a repeatable deployment. Better-PaaS handles the build, containerization, routing, and HTTPS so you can focus on the application logic.
- Docker pre-configured
- Custom Image pre-configured
- Caddy pre-configured
Best for
Use this template when you want to legacy apps, pre-built services, ai/ml apis without spending time on server setup, reverse proxy configuration, or manual Docker orchestration.
Deploy in 5 minutes
Connect your repository, choose this template or let Nixpacks auto-detect, set environment variables, attach the database service, and deploy. Better-PaaS issues HTTPS certificates automatically once DNS points to your server.
- Connect Git repository
- Set build and runtime variables
- Add required database or cache service
- Deploy and inspect logs
- Add domain and verify HTTPS
FAQ
Can I customize the Custom Docker Image template?
Yes. The template is a starting point. You can modify environment variables, add volumes, change the build command, or switch to a custom Dockerfile at any time.
Is this template suitable for production?
Yes when you add backups, monitoring, and proper resource sizing. Start with a small VPS and scale the server as traffic grows.