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Deploy to servers behind a VPN

We're delighted we're now able to help out those users who need to use a service like Deploy but who's servers are locked away behind a VPN. Today we're launching what we call the Deploy Agent.

Deploy to servers behind a VPN

Repository cache retention

Starting today in Deploy, you'll be able to set a Cache retention for each of your projects, this allows you to set how long we store a copy of your...

Deployment log enhancements

We've deployed some changes to the deployment log today that will enable you to view any logged entries from SSH commands in their original highlighted colours straight from the interface,...

Branch Switching

One of our most popular feature requests has been rolled out today - the ability to switch branches when starting a new deployment!

Branch Switching

Scheduled Deployments

You asked, we implemented. We're pleased to introduce a new feature to the Deploy platform today - the ability to schedule deployments!

Scheduled Deployments

Deployment status screen

We're pleased to introduce a new feature to Deploy today - a high level overview within each project that shows a list of all configured servers and server groups, with...

Wiring up Deploy for Websockets (part 1)

In the last few weeks we've introduced websockets into Deploy to improve our deployments. In the next couple of posts we'll delve into the how and why of this development.

Wiring up Deploy for Websockets (part 1)

Deploy at PHP South Coast

This Saturday we'll be attending the 2nd PHP South Coast Conference. Located in Portsmouth at the historic Action Stations boathouse we'll be on hand all day to give demonstrations and answer any questions.

Deploy at PHP South Coast

Notifications in your Browser

Want to switch tabs during your deployment to do something else, but still know as soon as your deployment is completed?

Notifications in your Browser

Excluding files with .deployignore

Use a .deployignore file to control which files and directories are excluded from your DeployHQ deployments. Works like .gitignore, supports all version control systems, and keeps exclusion rules version-controlled alongside your code.

Excluding files with .deployignore

Deployment Restrictions

We're pleased to announce the addition of a new feature to the Deploy platform today - the ability to restrict deployments based on certain days and times.

Deployment Restrictions