What does AODE actually do?

AODE is a self-hosted deploy portal. Install it once on your VPS, connect your GitHub repos, and push to deploy — with automatic SSL, Docker introspection, log streaming, and a built-in database browser. One panel for your whole stack.

What do I get with the license?

A one-time license that installs AODE on any VPS. Lifetime updates included. No subscription, no per-user fees, no egress charges. Pay once, use forever.

What are the system requirements?

A fresh Ubuntu 20.04+ or Debian 11+ server with root or sudo access, at least 4 GB RAM and 20 GB disk, a public IP, and a domain with its DNS A record pointed at your VPS. The installer brings Docker, Traefik, SQLite, ClickHouse, and the panel — all in isolated containers with health checks.

Can I install it on multiple servers?

Each license activates on one VPS. Need it on more servers? Buy additional licenses at the same price — no volume pricing tricks.

How does updating work?

AODE updates from inside the panel when new releases ship. Lifetime updates included with every license — no extra fees, no maintenance subscriptions.

Is there a refund policy?

Yes — 14-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. See the full refund policy for details.

How is this different from Coolify or CapRover?

AODE focuses on a polished GitHub-to-VPS flow with auto-SSL, Docker introspection, and a built-in DB browser — all under one panel you own. We have a detailed comparison post on the blog.

Do I need a domain to use it?

No. AODE assigns subdomains under your VPS hostname by default. Add custom domains anytime — auto-SSL is handled via Let's Encrypt.

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User Guide - Introduction

What is AODE Control Portal?

AODE Control Portal is a Docker-based DevOps platform that allows you to:

Deploy Git repositories (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) as Docker containers
Monitor system resources (CPU, Memory, Disk)
Manage custom domains with automatic SSL certificates
Provision PostgreSQL databases and browse them with a built-in SQL editor
Configure email notifications and alerts via SMTP
Monitor Docker services (Traefik, user projects)

Navigation Structure

AODE Portal navigation includes:

Home (Dashboard): Overview of system status and statistics
Projects: Git deployments and project management
Services: Docker container management
Domains: Custom domains & SSL certificate management
Database: PostgreSQL browser & query editor
Updates: Apply portal and host security updates
Settings: Portal configuration. Email/SMTP setup lives here under the Notifications & Alerts tab.

Dashboard Overview

The dashboard is the main landing page after login, providing a comprehensive view of your system status, projects, resources, and activity. All metrics auto-refresh every 10 seconds.

Stats Overview Cards

Total Projects - Shows total number of deployed projects.
Running - Shows count of currently running projects.
Services - Shows count of external services.
Issues - Shows total count of system alerts and error projects. Click to open Issues Modal with detailed information.

System Resources

Three clickable resource cards that refresh every 10 seconds showing usage percentage and progress bar.

CPU Usage - Shows CPU percentage and cores count. Click for detailed CPU metrics and process information.
Memory - Shows memory usage percentage and used/total amounts. Click for memory breakdown and top processes.
Disk Space - Shows disk usage percentage and used/total space. Click for disk partition details.

Last updated timestamp displayed with manual refresh button.

External Services

Traefik - Reverse proxy and SSL management. Opens traefik.yourdomain.com in new tab.
Docker - Container management. Links to /dashboard/containers.

Projects Section

Shows first 3 projects with View All link. Each project displays name, status (Running or Stopped), last updated date, and View button. Shows "No recent activity" if no projects exist.

Recent Activity Feed

Scrollable feed showing last 10 project activity logs. Auto-refreshes every 10 seconds. Each entry shows colored status indicator, emoji icon, project name, activity message, and relative timestamp. Shows "No recent project activity" if empty.

Quick Actions Grid

Four action cards linking to Projects, Services, Domains, and Database sections.

Issues Modal

Opens when clicking Issues stat card.

System Alerts Section

Lists unresolved system alerts with severity badges (CRITICAL, ERROR, WARNING). Each alert shows title, message, timestamp, source, alert type, expandable technical details, and Resolve button.

Project Issues Section

Lists projects with error status. Shows project name, repository URL, error state, subdomain or port, last updated date, and View Details button.

Press Escape or click outside to close. Shows "All Systems Operational" when no issues exist.