How it works
From zero to live in under 5 minutes
Simplewala handles provisioning, hardening, SSL, Docker, and software configuration. You focus on your application.
Getting started
- 1
Create your account
Sign up at simplewala.cloud. Just an email and a password. All features available from day one — no tier restrictions.
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Create your first server
Click "New Server," choose any size from the catalog, pick a region, and name it. Simplewala provisions and hardens your VM — Docker, nginx, firewall, fail2ban — in about 60 seconds.
- 3
Assign an infrastructure domain
Point a domain or subdomain to your server and assign it as the infrastructure domain. This gives you HTTPS access to container registry at /v2/, git repos at /_git/, webmail at /_mail/, and observability at /_obs/.
- 4
Install your stack
Navigate to Apps, Databases, or Email. Install WordPress, Node.js, Python, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker containers, email — each with a single click. Runtime apps get automatic git push-to-deploy.
- 5
Add your app domain
Go to Networking, add your domain, point DNS to the server IP. Simplewala provisions a Let's Encrypt certificate and configures nginx automatically.
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You're live
Your app is online with HTTPS, firewall rules, and container monitoring. Manage from the portal or SSH in directly. Everything is yours.
Example
WordPress in 4 steps
The most popular workload on Simplewala — from zero to live WordPress.
- 1
Create a server (2+ vCPU recommended)
WordPress runs best with at least 2 vCPU and 2 GB RAM. Any size works, but this is comfortable for production.
- 2
Run the WordPress installer
Go to Apps, install WordPress. Enter your domain and admin email. The installer configures Docker, nginx, PHP, and auto SSL.
- 3
Point your domain
Add a DNS A record pointing to the server IP shown in the portal. SSL provisioning is automatic.
; DNS record yourdomain.com. A <server-ip>
- 4
Log in to WordPress
Visit https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin with the admin credentials from the installer output. You are live.
What Simplewala handles for you
OS hardening
Unnecessary services removed, SSH hardened, unattended-upgrades enabled.
Firewall rules
UFW configured to allow only what you need. Managed from the portal.
SSL certificates
Let's Encrypt certs provisioned and auto-renewed for every domain.
Fail2ban
Automatic IP banning after repeated authentication failures.
Docker & Front Door
Docker CE, nginx Front Door, proxy network, and container orchestration.
Automated backups
Scheduled backups with configurable retention. One-click restore.
Getting started questions
How long does server provisioning take?
A new server is ready in 60-90 seconds. Application installs take an additional 1-3 minutes.
Do I need to configure anything manually?
For standard setups, no. Simplewala handles OS hardening, firewall rules, SSL, and software configuration automatically. SSH access is available for customization.
Can I run multiple apps on one server?
Yes. Front Door routes traffic to different apps by domain or path. Each app runs in its own container with resource limits.
What if something goes wrong?
Restore from an automated backup in one click. Containers can be restarted or redeployed from the portal. Full SSH access is always available.
Do I need an infrastructure domain?
It's required for container registry, observability, and webmail. Recommended for git push-to-deploy. A subdomain like api.yourdomain.com works perfectly.