Install Portainer – Docker UI on a VPS

Quick answer: Portainer is the web UI for Docker – stacks, containers, volumes and logs without living in the CLI.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Portainer or Coolify?

Portainer: Docker management UI. Coolify: PaaS git deploys. Often complementary.

CE or BE?

CE is enough for most homelab/SMB setups.

Expose safely?

Only behind Caddy/Traefik with auth, strong admin password, optional SSO.

Resources?

Light – usually under 200 MB RAM.

Stacks?

Yes – deploy docker-compose.yml as stacks.

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