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:
GitHub, GitLab, or any public repository URL
Manual YAML configuration
2. Visual project management
View all deployed projects in a centralized dashboard
Monitor container status in real-time
Access container logs and metrics at a glance
3. Flexible editing options
Choose your preferred method to configure containers:
Form Editor: User-friendly interface for beginners
YAML Editor: Direct code editing for advanced users
Real-time preview of your Docker Compose configuration
4. Smart container configuration
Set custom port mappings
Configure volumes for persistent data
Manage environment variables
Define container dependencies
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
Faster deployments: Deploy applications in minutes, not hours
Version control integration: Pull directly from your Git repositories
Development parity: Ensure consistency between development and production environments
For businesses
Cost-effective: Maximize your VPS resources by running multiple isolated applications
Scalability: Easily update and redeploy applications as your needs grow
Reduced downtime: Update containers without affecting other services
For everyone
No Docker expertise required: The intuitive interface guides you through the deployment process
Time-saving: Eliminate repetitive command-line tasks
Error prevention: Visual configuration reduces the risk of syntax errors
Perfect use cases
Docker manager is ideal for:
Hosting multiple websites on a single VPS
Running development and staging environments
Deploying microservices architectures
Setting up database servers
Creating isolated testing environments
Running API services
Getting Started
To access Docker manager:
Log in to your Hostinger VPS control panel
Navigate to the "Docker Manager" section
Choose between "Compose manually" or "Compose from URL"
Follow the guided setup process
Requirements
A Hostinger VPS with Docker template installed
Basic understanding of containers (helpful but not required)
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.