ToolJet/docs/versioned_docs/version-3.0.0-LTS/setup/digitalocean.md

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id: digitalocean
title: DigitalOcean
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# Deploying ToolJet on DigitalOcean

Now you can quickly deploy ToolJet using the Deploy to DigitalOcean button.

### Redis setup

:::info
ToolJet requires configuring Redis which is used for enabling multiplayer editing and for background jobs.
:::

Follow the steps below to configure Redis database:

1. Navigate to **Database** and create a database cluster.

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2. Select `Redis` from the database engine and add a unique name to the cluster and click on **Create Database cluster**.

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3. Once the set-up is complete, add the Redis connection string in the environmental variable of `tooliet-app`.

## Deploying

#### Follow the Steps Below to Deploy ToolJet on DigitalOcean:

1. Click on the button below to start one click deployment

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  [![Deploy to DigitalOcean](https://www.deploytodo.com/do-btn-blue.svg)](https://cloud.digitalocean.com/apps/new?repo=https://github.com/ToolJet/ToolJet/tree/main)

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2. A new tab will open up, sign-in to your DigitalOCean account. Once signed-in, the **Create App** page will open up and **Resources** will be already selected. Click on **Next** button.

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3. Now, on **Environment Variables** page you can add new variables or edit the existing ones. Check the [environment variables here](/docs/setup/env-vars).

  Also, please add the redis url in the environment variable `REDIS_URL= #connection string`

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  <img className="screenshot-full" src="/img/setup/digitalocean/env.png" alt="ToolJet - Deploy on DigitalOcean - Environment Variables" />

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4. On the next page, you can change the **App name**, **Project**, and the **Region**.

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5. On the last page, you'll be asked to **Review** all the app details such that we entered before such as **Resources**, **Environment Variables**, **Region**, and there will also be **Billing** section at the end. Review all the details and click the **Create Resource** button.

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  <img className="screenshot-full" src="/img/setup/digitalocean/review.png" alt="ToolJet - Deploy on DigitalOcean - Launch" />

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6. Once you click the **Create Resource** button, the build will begin. Once the build is complete, you'll see the resource and a **URL** next to it. Click on the URL to open the deployed **ToolJet**.

:::tip
ToolJet server and client can be deployed as standalone applications. If you do not want to deploy the client on DigitalOcean, modify `package.json` accordingly. We have a [guide](/docs/setup/client) on deploying ToolJet client using services such as Firebase.
:::

## Deploying ToolJet Database

To use ToolJet Database, you'd have to set up and deploy PostgREST server which helps querying ToolJet Database.
You can learn more about this feature [here](../tooljet-db/tooljet-database).

Follow the steps below to deploy ToolJet Database on DigitalOcean:

1. If you are using dev database within ToolJet deployment, upgrade it to managed database. You could also add a separate database, if you intent use a different database, please refer the [environment variables](/docs/setup/env-vars#enable-tooljet-database--optional-) for additional env variables. 

2. Create a new app for PostgREST server. You can opt for docker hub to deploy PostgREST image of version `10.1.x`.

  <img className="screenshot-full" src="/img/setup/digitalocean/postgrest-build.png" alt="ToolJet - Deploy on DigitalOcean - PostgREST resource" />

3. Update the [environment variables](/docs/setup/env-vars#postgrest-server-optional) for PostgREST and expose the HTTP port `3000`.

  <img className="screenshot-full" src="/img/setup/digitalocean/postgrest-env.png" alt="ToolJet - Deploy on DigitalOcean - PostgREST environment variables" />

4. Add your newly created PostgREST app to the trusted sources of your managed or separate database.

5. Update your existing ToolJet application deployment with [environment variables](/docs/setup/env-vars#enable-tooljet-database--optional-) required for PostgREST. 

## Upgrading to the Latest LTS Version

New LTS versions are released every 3-5 months with an end-of-life of atleast 18 months. To check the latest LTS version, visit the [ToolJet Docker Hub](https://hub.docker.com/r/tooljet/tooljet/tags) page. The LTS tags follow a naming convention with the prefix `LTS-` followed by the version number, for example `tooljet/tooljet:ee-lts-latest`.

If this is a new installation of the application, you may start directly with the latest version. This guide is not required for new installations.

#### Prerequisites for Upgrading to the Latest LTS Version:

- It is crucial to perform a **comprehensive backup of your database** before starting the upgrade process to prevent data loss.

- Users on versions earlier than **v2.23.0-ee2.10.2** must first upgrade to this version before proceeding to the LTS version.

If you have any questions feel free to join our [Slack Community](https://tooljet.com/slack) or send us an email at hello@tooljet.com.