# Deploy Cal.com with Dokploy

Be aware that Cal.com does not officially support deployment through Docker, as they mention in the documentation:

> The Docker configuration for Cal is an effort powered by people within the community. [Cal.com](http://Cal.com), Inc. does not provide official support for Docker, but we will accept fixes and documentation. Use at your own risk.

**Requirements**

1. Have a VPS: check this page [https://docs.dokploy.com/en/docs/core/get-started/installation](https://docs.dokploy.com/en/docs/core/get-started/installation). If it’s your first time using Dokploy, go with Hostinger as they will install Dokploy for you on your VPS.
    
2. Have a domain: we are going to deploy under cal.yourdomain.com
    

**Disclaimer**

We are not using the template provided by Dokploy to self-host Cal.com because it is outdated.

## Add a project to your Dokploy instance

It's simple: go to the project section and click on Create Project.

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1728975731982/b1070911-7600-44dc-9899-6d7f5daaf6b4.png align="center")

Then, add a name and a description, click "Create," and enter the project by clicking on it.

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1728975841343/50567d3b-4e91-4d87-923e-8f3665485847.png align="center")

## Create and configure a service

Inside your project, you can create a service by clicking "Create Service" in the top right corner.

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1728975957742/e43403ad-667d-4814-9ae3-f7be4b97a28b.png align="center")

### Docker-compose

In the General tab, under Provider, click on Raw and then paste the code inside.

```yaml
services:
  database:
    image: postgres:16
    networks:
      - dokploy-network
    volumes:
      - calcom-data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    environment:
      - POSTGRES_USER=${POSTGRES_USER}
      - POSTGRES_PASSWORD=${POSTGRES_PASSWORD}
      - POSTGRES_DB=${POSTGRES_DB}
      - DATABASE_URL=${DATABASE_URL}

  calcom:
    image: calcom/cal.com:latest
    depends_on:
      - database
    environment:
      - LICENSE=agree
      - NEXTAUTH_SECRET=${NEXTAUTH_SECRET}
      - CALENDSO_ENCRYPTION_KEY=${CALENDSO_ENCRYPTION_KEY}
      - DATABASE_URL=${DATABASE_URL}
      - DATABASE_DIRECT_URL=${DATABASE_URL}
      - NEXT_PUBLIC_WEBAPP_URL=${NEXT_PUBLIC_WEBAPP_URL}
      - NEXT_PUBLIC_API_V2_URL=${NEXT_PUBLIC_API_V2_URL}
      #- GOOGLE_LOGIN_ENABLED=${GOOGLE_LOGIN_ENABLED}
      - GOOGLE_API_CREDENTIALS=${GOOGLE_API_CREDENTIALS}
      - EMAIL_FROM=${EMAIL_FROM}
      - NODE_ENV=production

volumes:
  calcom-data:
```

Your service interface should look like this. 🔽

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1728976112327/3fa3eeed-c1f8-4c08-b172-c42cb1f4913d.png align="center")

### Environment

Go to the Environment tab in your service and edit the environment variables to add this:

```bash
NEXTAUTH_SECRET=gRUQErxuNskUjVhR8TTerrzgnmm4VPx78e6PBaLCFQM= #generate it
CALENDSO_ENCRYPTION_KEY=acu16cfdadc1996h9c6df109ddc1e67c #generate it by running 'dd if=/dev/urandom bs=1K count=1 | md5sum' 

CALCOM_HOST=cal.yourdomain.com
NEXT_PUBLIC_WEBAPP_URL=https://${CALCOM_HOST}

POSTGRES_USER=user #change it
POSTGRES_PASSWORD=password #change it
POSTGRES_DB=calendso #change it
DATABASE_HOST=database:5432
DATABASE_URL=postgresql://${POSTGRES_USER}:${POSTGRES_PASSWORD}@${DATABASE_HOST}/${POSTGRES_DB}

GOOGLE_API_CREDENTIALS={}
GOOGLE_LOGIN_ENABLED=false

EMAIL_FROM=notifications@yourdomain.com
EMAIL_FROM_NAME=yourname

EMAIL_SERVER_HOST=smtp-relay.gmail.com #change it
EMAIL_SERVER_PORT=587
```

Hit save, and you're all set for this section. It should look like this.🔽

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1728976295165/4203aeca-3e34-4c16-9f4a-9d03811ae720.png align="center")

The `CALENDSO_ENCRYPTION_KEY` needs to be this size to enable 2FA for administrator access in the Cal app. You will see an orange banner at the top when connecting for the first time.

`GOOGLE_API_CREDENTIALS` and `GOOGLE_LOGIN_ENABLED` are variables used if you want to connect your Google Calendar to your Cal app. Just follow this tutorial to do it: [https://cal.com/docs/self-hosting/apps/install-apps/google](https://cal.com/docs/self-hosting/apps/install-apps/google)

### Domain

Go to the Domains tab and add your domain that matches the CALCOM\_HOST in the environment.

The configuration is:

* Service Name : calcom
    
* Host : cal.yourdomain.com
    
* Path : /
    
* Container Port : 3000
    
* HTTPS : ✅
    
* Certificate : Letsencrypt
    

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1728976625596/eeb7e4ed-595a-4a3f-a433-1aee0f22d9fa.png align="center")

Then delete the default Traefik domain, as it's not needed.

Now, go to the DNS settings of your domain and add a record for your subdomain:  
A — cal — <IP\_of\_your\_VPS>

## Deploy

Just go back to the General section inside your service and click Deploy. It might take some time for the first deployment because it downloads the Cal.com Docker image, which is 4GB in size. So, please be patient. Once it's deployed, go to cal.yourdomain.com and complete the setup.

Cheers ❤️