Deploying a Containerized Backend to a VPS with Docker Compose + GitHub Actions (A Beginner's Runbook)

📰 Dev.to · FOLASAYO SAMUEL OLAYEMI

Deploy a containerized backend to a VPS using Docker Compose and GitHub Actions with this step-by-step guide

beginner Published 25 Jun 2026
Action Steps
  1. Set up a GitHub repository for your backend app
  2. Install Docker and Docker Compose on your VPS
  3. Create a Docker Compose file to define your backend services
  4. Configure GitHub Actions to automate deployment
  5. Test and verify your deployment
Who Needs to Know This

DevOps teams and backend developers can benefit from this guide to streamline their deployment process

Key Insight

💡 Automate your deployment process with GitHub Actions and Docker Compose for a seamless backend deployment experience

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