Getting Started
Core Concepts
Quick Start Guide
Welcome to GigabitsCloud! This guide will help you deploy your first application in under 5 minutes. Let’s get started with the basics and have you up and running quickly.
Prerequisites: Make sure you have a GigabitsCloud account and the CLI tool installed on your machine.
1. Installation
First, install the GigabitsCloud CLI tool. Choose the installation method that works best for your operating system:
macOS
PowerShell
Linux
2. Authentication
Before you can deploy applications, you need to authenticate with your GigabitsCloud account:
This will open your browser and guide you through the authentication process. Once completed, you’ll be ready to start deploying!
Success! You’re now authenticated and ready to deploy your applications.
3. Your First Deployment
Let’s deploy a simple Node.js application. If you don’t have one ready, you can use our sample application:
Deploy with a Single Command
GigabitsCloud makes deployment incredibly simple. Just run:
The CLI will automatically:
- Detect your application type
- Build your application
- Create the necessary infrastructure
- Deploy your application
- Provide you with a live URL
Configuration File
For more control over your deployment, create a gigabits.yml file in your project root:
4. Managing Your Application
Once deployed, you can manage your application using these commands:
View Application Status
View Logs
Scale Your Application
5. Environment Variables
Set environment variables for your application:
6. Custom Domains
Connect your own domain to your application:
Note: You’ll need to update your DNS settings to point to GigabitsCloud. We’ll provide the necessary CNAME records after adding your domain.
Next Steps
Congratulations! You’ve successfully deployed your first application on GigabitsCloud. Here are some recommended next steps:
- Explore our monitoring and analytics features
- Set up continuous deployment from your Git repository
- Learn about auto-scaling to handle traffic spikes
- Configure SSL certificates for enhanced security
Note: You’ll need to update your DNS settings to point to GigabitsCloud. We’ll provide the necessary CNAME records after adding your domain.