Questions about moving your app to your own server.
Plain answers on cost, timing, risk and what running your own server involves. If yours is not here, ask us.
Before you move
What is a VPS, and why would I want one?
A VPS is a server you rent by the month from a provider such as DigitalOcean, Linode or Hetzner. You get a fixed price, full control and no platform rules. One small VPS runs most apps comfortably.
Which hosting provider should I choose?
Any of the main ones works. DigitalOcean and Linode are the simplest to manage, Hetzner is the cheapest in Europe, and Vultr has the most regions. The audit suggests one based on where your users are.
How much will hosting cost after the move?
Most apps run on a server that costs $6 to $24 a month, paid directly to the provider. That covers the app, the database and backups.
Is my app too small or too big for this?
Small apps are the easiest and cheapest to move. Larger apps take longer but follow the same steps. If a VPS is not the right fit for yours, the audit will say so.
During the move
How long does a migration take?
Most apps take three to five working days from the agreed quote to the switch. Apps with a rebuilt backend, such as Base44, take longer.
Will my app be offline?
No. Your current app keeps running while we build and test the new one. The switch is a domain change that takes effect within minutes.
What access do you need?
Access to the project in your builder, and a hosting account in your name. We guide you through creating it. You can remove our access the moment the handover is done.
What if something does not work on the new server?
You test the trial copy before the switch. If we cannot get your app working on it, you pay nothing.
After the move
Can I still edit my app with AI?
Yes. The code is in your GitHub repository. Use Cursor, Claude Code or your original builder, and every change you push deploys to your server.
Who looks after the server?
The server updates itself, backs up nightly and restarts the app if it stops. You can leave it alone, hand it to any developer, or take the care plan and we watch it for you.
What exactly do I receive at handover?
The server login, the GitHub repository, database access, backup location, domain settings and a written guide covering deploys, backups and restoring.
Can I move again later?
Yes. Everything runs on standard open tools, so any developer or host can take it over. That is the point.