Deploy Your First Docker Container in 7 Minutes

Deploying a Docker container doesn't have to be complicated. While platforms like AWS ECS or Kubernetes can take hours to configure, modern container platforms like SnapDeploy let you go from code to production in under 7 minutes.

What You'll Need

• A GitHub account with a repository containing your application
• Your application code (Node.js, Python, Java, Go, or any Dockerized app)
• 7 minutes of your time

That's it. No AWS account, no kubectl, no YAML files.

The 7-Step Deployment Process

Step 1: Create Your Account (1 minute)

Visit snapdeploy.dev and sign up with your email or GitHub account. No credit card required.

Step 2: Connect GitHub (1 minute)

Click "New Container" and select "Deploy from GitHub". Authorize SnapDeploy to access your repositories.

Step 3: Select Repository (30 seconds)

Browse your repositories and select the one you want to deploy. Choose the branch (main/master).

Step 4: Configure Container (1 minute)

Give your container a name. This becomes your URL: your-app.snapdeploy.app

Step 5: Add Database (Optional, 1 minute)

If you need a database, click "Add-ons" and select PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, or MongoDB.

Step 6: Deploy (2 minutes)

Click "Deploy" and watch the build logs. SnapDeploy automatically detects your framework and builds your Docker image.

Step 7: Access Your App (30 seconds)

Once deployment completes, click your live URL. Your app is now running with automatic SSL!

Framework Examples

What's Next?

Use the pause feature to stop your container when not in use. Your 100 free hours per month only count when the container is running.