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.

Custom Domains & Automatic SSL in AODE

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Domains & SSL

Overview

Manage custom domains and SSL certificates for your projects. Domains are automatically provisioned with Let's Encrypt SSL certificates through Traefik.

Adding a Domain

Click Add Domain button in header. Enter your domain name (e.g. example.com). Click Add Domain to save. SSL certificate is automatically provisioned and routes to the portal by default. Wait 1-2 minutes for SSL certificate issuance. Configure DNS A record at your domain registrar to point to your server IP.

Domain List

Each domain shows name, SSL status (active, expired, error, pending, none), linked project if assigned, and Traefik routing status. Domains with active SSL are collapsed by default. Domains needing configuration are expanded.

Domain Actions

Refresh SSL Status - Updates SSL certificate information from Traefik.
Delete Domain - Removes domain and SSL configuration with confirmation.
Configure SSL - Set up SSL certificate for domains without active SSL.
Change Routing - Modify where the domain routes to (portal or custom service).
Visit Domain - Opens domain in new browser tab.

SSL Configuration

Choose routing destination: Route to Portal (default) sends the domain to the AODE portal itself. Route to Custom Service lets you route to any container by specifying a target URL like http://container-name:port. SSL certificates are automatically obtained from Let's Encrypt. Ensure DNS is configured before provisioning SSL.