diff options
Diffstat (limited to 'README.md')
| -rw-r--r-- | README.md | 13 |
1 files changed, 13 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7e95da41f..4ba402379 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -118,6 +118,19 @@ Which will re-create the updated containers, leaving databases and data as is. D Docker is great for quickly trying out software, but it has its drawbacks too. If you prefer to run Mastodon without using Docker, refer to the [production guide](https://github.com/tootsuite/mastodon/wiki/Production-guide) for examples, configuration and instructions. +## Deployment on Heroku (experimental) + +[](https://heroku.com/deploy) + +Mastodon can theoretically run indefinitely on a free [Heroku](https://heroku.com) app. It should be noted this has limited testing and could have unpredictable results. + +1. Click the above button. +2. Fill in the options requested. + * You can use a .herokuapp.com domain, which will be simple to set up, or you can use a custom domain. If you want a custom domain and HTTPS, you will need to upgrade to a paid plan (to use Heroku's SSL features), or set up [CloudFlare](https://cloudflare.com) who offer free "Flexible SSL" (note: CloudFlare have some undefined limits on WebSockets. So far, no one has reported hitting concurrent connection limits). + * You will want Amazon S3 for file storage. The only exception is for development purposes, where you may not care if files are not saaved. 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. + ## Development with Vagrant A quick way to get a development environment up and running is with Vagrant. You will need recent versions of [Vagrant](https://www.vagrantup.com/) and [VirtualBox](https://www.virtualbox.org/) installed. |