Installer Script (multi-container)

The installer script provides a managed, production-ready deployment of AliasVault using multiple Docker containers. This method includes automatic SSL certificates, built-in reverse proxy, and CLI-based management tools.

Best for: VPS, cloud hosting (AWS, Azure, DigitalOcean), dedicated servers with direct internet access

1. New Installation? Start with the Installation Guide
2. Upgrading? Check the Update Guide
3. Need Help? Visit Troubleshooting or join our Discord

📚 Documentation

🚀 Getting Started

Initial installation and configuration

• 📖 Installation Guide
• 🔒 SSL/TLS Setup
• 📧 Email Configuration
• 👤 Registration Settings

🔄 Updates & Maintenance

Keep your instance up-to-date

• 📖 Update Guide
• 💾 Database Backup
• 🗑️ Uninstall Guide

❓ Help & Support

Troubleshooting and assistance

• 🐛 Troubleshooting Guide
• 💬 Discord Community
• 📝 Report Issues

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Architecture Overview

The installer script deploys AliasVault as a multi-container application:

Container	Purpose
reverse-proxy	Nginx reverse proxy with SSL termination
client	Web interface (Blazor WebAssembly)
api	REST API backend
admin	Admin portal
postgres	PostgreSQL database
smtp	Email server for aliases
task-runner	Background jobs and maintenance

All containers are managed via ./install.sh (which uses docker compose in the background) and configured through a centralized .env file.