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Getting Started

Corelix is a managed cloud platform that lets you deploy applications, databases, and services on EU infrastructure — no DevOps required. This guide walks you through creating an account and deploying your first app.

Create Your Account​

  1. Go to app.corelix.io/register.
  2. Sign up with your email and password, or use GitHub or Google OAuth.
  3. Verify your email address via the confirmation link.

Choose a Plan​

After signing up, select the plan that fits your needs:

PlanPriceBest For
Hobby€0/moSide projects, learning, prototypes
Pro€19/moGrowing projects, small teams
Team€49/mo per seatOrganizations with multiple developers
EnterpriseCustomDedicated infrastructure and compliance

The Hobby plan is free forever with no credit card required. You can upgrade at any time — your apps, databases, and settings are preserved.

Start free

The Hobby plan includes one managed EU server with up to 3 applications. No credit card required.

Set Up Payment​

  • Hobby: No payment method needed.
  • Pro / Team: Enter your payment details via Stripe. You can pay by credit card or SEPA direct debit.
  • Enterprise: Contact sales for custom invoicing.

All payments are processed securely through Stripe. You'll receive monthly invoices by email.

Deploy Your First App​

Once your account is ready, the onboarding wizard guides you through your first deployment:

Step 1 — Server Setup​

Your first server is automatically provisioned on EU infrastructure (Hetzner data centers). This takes approximately 2–5 minutes. You'll see a real-time progress indicator while the server is configured.

Step 2 — Connect Your Repository​

Connect your Git repository using one of these methods:

  • Public repository — Paste the URL of any public Git repo.
  • GitHub App — Install the Corelix GitHub App for private repository access with automatic webhooks.
  • Deploy key — Add a read-only SSH deploy key to your private repository.

Step 3 — Configure Build Settings​

Corelix auto-detects your build configuration:

  • Nixpacks — Automatically detects language and framework (Node.js, Python, Go, Rust, PHP, Ruby, etc.)
  • Dockerfile — Uses your existing Dockerfile.
  • Docker Compose — Multi-container deployments from docker-compose.yml.
  • Buildpacks — Heroku or Paketo Cloud Native Buildpacks.

Review the detected settings and adjust if needed (environment variables, build commands, port).

Step 4 — Deploy​

Click Deploy and watch the build logs stream in real-time. Once complete, your app is live with:

  • Automatic SSL certificate (Let's Encrypt)
  • A generated domain (or configure your custom domain)
  • Health monitoring

Dashboard Orientation​

After deployment, your dashboard shows:

  • Projects — Organize your apps into logical groups.
  • Environments — Separate production, staging, and development.
  • Servers — View and manage your infrastructure.
  • Deployments — Monitor build history and logs.
  • Settings — API tokens, team members, storage, and preferences.

Next Steps​

Now that your first app is deployed, explore these guides: