Hostinger Docker manager is a powerful self-managed feature that transforms how you deploy and manage containerized applications on your Hostinger VPS. Built directly into your VPS control panel, Docker Manager eliminates the complexity of command-line Docker operations while giving you full control over your container deployments.
What is Docker manager?
Hostinger Docker manager is an intuitive web-based interface that allows you to deploy, manage, and monitor Docker containers on your VPS without needing extensive Docker expertise. Whether you’re deploying a simple web application or complex multi-container services, Docker manager streamlines the entire process through a user-friendly interface.
Key features
1. One-click deployments
Deploy applications instantly using Docker Compose files from:
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GitHub, GitLab, or any public repository URL
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Manual YAML configuration
2. Visual project management
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View all deployed projects in a centralized dashboard
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Monitor container status in real-time
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Access container logs and metrics at a glance
3. Flexible editing options
Choose your preferred method to configure containers:
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Form Editor: User-friendly interface for beginners
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YAML Editor: Direct code editing for advanced users
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Real-time preview of your Docker Compose configuration
4. Smart container configuration
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Set custom port mappings
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Configure volumes for persistent data
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Manage environment variables
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Define container dependencies
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Set restart policies
5. Integrated terminal access
Access your VPS terminal directly from the Docker Manager interface for advanced troubleshooting and management tasks.
Benefits of using Docker manager
For developers
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Faster deployments: Deploy applications in minutes, not hours
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Version control integration: Pull directly from your Git repositories
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Development parity: Ensure consistency between development and production environments
For businesses
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Cost-effective: Maximize your VPS resources by running multiple isolated applications
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Scalability: Easily update and redeploy applications as your needs grow
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Reduced downtime: Update containers without affecting other services
For everyone
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No Docker expertise required: The intuitive interface guides you through the deployment process
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Time-saving: Eliminate repetitive command-line tasks
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Error prevention: Visual configuration reduces the risk of syntax errors
Perfect use cases
Docker manager is ideal for:
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Hosting multiple websites on a single VPS
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Running development and staging environments
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Deploying microservices architectures
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Setting up database servers
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Creating isolated testing environments
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Running API services
Getting Started
To access Docker manager:
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Log in to your Hostinger VPS control panel
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Navigate to the “Docker Manager” section
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Choose between “Compose manually” or “Compose from URL”
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Follow the guided setup process
Requirements
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A Hostinger VPS with Docker template installed
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Basic understanding of containers (helpful but not required)
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Your application’s Docker compose file or repository URL
Built on our world-class VPS infrastructure featuring KVM virtualization, NVMe storage, and AMD processors, Hostinger Docker manager leverages the best price-performance ratio in the industry. Combined with our customer-obsessed approach, we’ve created a tool that makes container management accessible to everyone.