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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index fde4df6bb..db60b66f7 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -121,6 +121,8 @@ Docker is great for quickly trying out software, but it has its drawbacks too. I [](https://my.scalingo.com/deploy?source=https://github.com/tootsuite/mastodon#master) +[You can view a guide for deployment on Scalingo here.](docs/Running-Mastodon/Scalingo-guide.md) + ## Deployment on Heroku (experimental) [](https://heroku.com/deploy) diff --git a/docs/Running-Mastodon/Scalingo-guide.md b/docs/Running-Mastodon/Scalingo-guide.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..6552056a8 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/Running-Mastodon/Scalingo-guide.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +Scalingo guide +============== + +[](https://my.scalingo.com/deploy?source=https://github.com/tootsuite/mastodon#master) + +1. Click the above button. +2. Fill in the options requested. + * You can use a .scalingo.io domain, which will be simple to set up, or you can use a custom domain. + * You will want Amazon S3 for file storage. The only exception is for development purposes, where you may not care if files are not saved. Follow a guide online for creating a free Amazon S3 bucket and Access Key, then enter the details. + * If you want your Mastodon to be able to send emails, configure SMTP settings here (or later). Consider using [Mailgun](https://mailgun.com) or similar, who offer free plans that should suit your interests. +3. Deploy! The app should be set up, with a working web interface and database. You can change settings and manage versions from the Heroku dashboard. + +You may need to use the `scalingo` CLI application to run `USERNAME=yourUsername rails mastodon:make_admin` to make yourself an admin. |