Template

FastAPI + Redis deployment template

Last updated June 15, 2026
Reviewed by Better-PaaS team

Python API with Redis cache, background jobs, and uvicorn server. Deploy this stack on your own VPS with Git, Docker, automatic HTTPS, and persistent storage.

Overview

Python API with Redis cache, background jobs, and uvicorn server. 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 FastAPI, Redis, Docker, Nixpacks into a repeatable deployment. Better-PaaS handles the build, containerization, routing, and HTTPS so you can focus on the application logic.

  • FastAPI pre-configured
  • Redis pre-configured
  • Docker pre-configured
  • Nixpacks pre-configured

Best for

Use this template when you want to apis, microservices, automation backends 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 FastAPI + Redis 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.