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How It Works

From Idea to Running Infrastructure in Four Steps

TryDirect turns multi-container Docker stacks into one-click deployments. Choose a ready-made template or design your own architecture - then deploy it to any cloud provider you already use.

Four steps to a production-ready stack

Whether you are shipping an AI agent pipeline, a SaaS backend, or a WordPress cluster, the workflow is the same.

Choose a Stack or Build Your Own

Browse the marketplace for curated stacks - n8n, Portainer, Mailu, WordPress, and dozens more - or open Stack Builder to compose a custom multi-service architecture from scratch.

Connect Your Cloud Provider

Link your preferred cloud account - AWS, Hetzner, DigitalOcean, Vultr, Linode, or any VPS with SSH access - so TryDirect can provision resources on your behalf.

Configure and Deploy

Set environment variables, pick instance sizes, enable SSL, and hit Deploy. TryDirect generates Docker Compose files and provisions your server automatically.

Monitor, Scale, and Iterate

Use the built-in dashboard to track container health, view logs, and redeploy updates. Save your configuration as a reusable blueprint for future projects.

What happens behind the scenes

When you click Deploy, TryDirect orchestrates every step - from generating the Docker Compose blueprint to provisioning the server and running health checks.

Deployment pipelineAutomated
Stack configCompose generationServer provisioningContainer startupHealth check

Built for real-world deployments

TryDirect is designed for teams that run more than a single container and want repeatable, auditable infrastructure.

  • Multi-container by default - Model full architectures (app + DB + workers + cache + queue) as a single deployable unit.
  • Your cloud, your servers - Deploy to AWS, Hetzner, DigitalOcean, Vultr, Linode, or your own bare-metal machine.
  • Visual Stack Builder - Drag, drop, and wire services in a browser. No YAML editing required.
  • Reusable blueprints - Save once, redeploy for every new project, client, or environment.
  • SSL & security baked in - Auto-provision Let's Encrypt certificates and enable monitoring during deployment.
  • Open-source CLI - Inspect and run deployments locally or in CI/CD pipelines with the open-source Stacker CLI.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need DevOps experience to use TryDirect?

No. TryDirect abstracts away Dockerfiles, Compose syntax, and server provisioning. You pick services, configure them visually, and deploy with one click.

Which cloud providers does TryDirect support?

TryDirect supports AWS, Hetzner, DigitalOcean, Vultr, Linode, Alibaba Cloud, UpCloud, and any Linux VPS you can SSH into.

Can I deploy the same stack to multiple servers?

Yes. Every stack is a reusable blueprint. Deploy it once to staging and again to production - or to entirely different cloud providers - without changing settings.

Is TryDirect open source?

The deployment CLI is open source. The web platform, Stack Builder, and marketplace are hosted services with free and paid tiers.

How long does a typical deployment take?

Most multi-container stacks deploy in under five minutes, including SSL certificate provisioning, database initialization, and health checks.

Ready to deploy your first stack?

Pick a ready-made template or design your own architecture in Stack Builder - and have it running on your cloud in minutes.