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Self-hosting RStudio

This guide shows how to run RStudio Server on your own server using Appliku. RStudio is deployed as a Docker container from the official rocker/rstudio image.

Create an RStudio Application​

  1. Go to the Appliku Dashboard
  2. Click Add Application
  3. Select Git Provider: Custom
  4. Give the application a name
  5. Set Git URL to https://github.com/appliku/empty, branch: main
  6. Select your server

Configure the Application​

Build Settings​

  1. Go to the application settings
  2. Change Base Docker Image to Custom Dockerfile
  3. In the Custom Dockerfile field, enter only this line:
FROM rocker/rstudio
  1. Set Container Port to 8787
  2. Scroll down and click Save Changes

Environment Variables​

Go to the Environment Variables tab and add these two variables:

VariableValue
PASSWORDyour secure password
ROOTtrue

Click Save.

Volumes​

Go to the Volumes tab and add a volume with:

  • Container path: /home/rstudio

Click Add Volume.

tip

The official Rocker docs recommend more granular volume configuration. See rocker-project.org for details.

Processes​

Go to the Processes tab and add a process:

  • Name: web
  • Command: (leave empty)

Deploy​

Click Save and Deploy. Once the deployment finishes, go to the application overview and click Open App.

Logging In​

Open the domain link and log in with:

  • Username: rstudio
  • Password: the value you set in the PASSWORD environment variable

Custom Domain​

To use a custom domain, go to the application settings and open the Domains tab.