Docker Builds # From Code to Container Automatically Build and push Docker images directly from your repository. No build infrastructure required — DeployHQ handles everything. [Start Free Trial](/signup?cta=Start+Free+Trial) Any Dockerfile supported Push to any registry Free plan available Last updated on 6th April 2026 docker build `$ docker build -t app:latest .``> FROM node:18-alpine``> RUN npm ci --production``> COPY . /app``> Pushing image...``> Done ✓` Docker builds in DeployHQ build container images directly from your repository and push them to any Docker registry. Define your Dockerfile, configure build arguments, and DeployHQ handles image building, tagging, and pushing — no separate CI infrastructure required. ## The Problem with Manual Docker Builds Building Docker images locally and pushing them to registries is tedious, error-prone, and slows down your deployment pipeline. 👤Developerdocker build(wait 5-15 min)docker tag(name & version)docker push(upload layers)📦RegistryProblems✗ Manual process✗ Local resources✗ Inconsistent tags✗ No automation✗ Slow uploads✗ Forgotten steps⏱ Slow & Error-Prone Manual builds require multiple terminal commands, consume local resources, and are easy to forget or get wrong. ## DeployHQ Builds and Pushes for You Connect your repo, set your Dockerfile, and deploy. We build the image and push it to your registry automatically. YOUR REPODockerfileSource CodeDeployHQdocker builddocker tag + pushFully automatedREGISTRYmyapp:latest ✓myapp:v1.2.3 ✓⚡ Fully Automated ## How It Works Simple setup, powerful results. 1 ![Server icon](/assets/icons/server-3dea9382c13b5eb86283b34dac5391d37d7daab491d2ab3b3f48fb6c03df33de.svg) ### Select Docker Build Add a new server and choose "Docker Build" as the protocol. 2 ![Lock icon](/assets/icons/lock-48b3d7ebf5f212e8180911da69709706b0e40554862fbd4f7bd4da2edfabfacb.svg) ### Configure Registry Add your registry credentials and set your image name. 3 ![Text icon](/assets/icons/text-4e556c28179c8aa2c87cbad966a3805f4b07a7d82b1a71b129247d19c3c6d5e0.svg) ### Set Tag Strategy Use dynamic placeholders like {branch}, {revision}, and {timestamp}. 4 ![Check icon](/assets/icons/check-a44bf1dbe680e7b7d11c6ba4f27febd17fde07a1f0bab9f93608e0e1d9acee9b.svg) ### Deploy We build and push your Docker image automatically with every deployment. ## Supported Container Registries Push to your favorite registry. We support all major container registries out of the box. 🐳 ### Docker Hub The world's largest container registry 🐙 ### GitHub (GHCR) Native GitHub packages integration ☁️ ### Google (GCR) Seamless Google Cloud integration 🔷 ### Azure (ACR) Enterprise-grade Azure registry ## Powerful Build Features Everything you need to containerize your applications with confidence. ![Zap icon](/assets/icons/zap-17eaa1be55c76d539c8ab6b4c667d86fc6478529af6fc62d282cf996beda3fe0.svg) ### Dynamic Image Tagging Use placeholders like {branch}, {revision}, and {timestamp} for flexible naming strategies that fit your workflow. ![Folder icon](/assets/icons/folder-5a1d3bb6e916338b24a45559a43b4bcb9317612584e508032c4648d970e77511.svg) ### Custom Dockerfile Paths Point to any Dockerfile in your repository. Perfect for monorepos and multi-service projects. ![Text icon](/assets/icons/text-4e556c28179c8aa2c87cbad966a3805f4b07a7d82b1a71b129247d19c3c6d5e0.svg) ### Build Arguments Pass build-time variables to customize your images for different environments and configurations. ![Shield icon](/assets/icons/shield-check-a41a13fb7948321ec9c27cc6c623578153c9caa1fc75851bcd93afbe7dbe79f1.svg) ### Build-Only Mode Validate your Dockerfile and build process without pushing to a registry. Great for testing. Getting Started ## Start building Docker images in minutes ![Check mark](/assets/icons/tick-01ba7f4740d492a18fbdf4424bf7446c87ddfccbc0157214ad536b11512e914d.svg) ### Add a Docker Build Server Select "Docker Build" as the protocol when adding a new server to your project. ![Check mark](/assets/icons/tick-01ba7f4740d492a18fbdf4424bf7446c87ddfccbc0157214ad536b11512e914d.svg) ### Configure Your Registry Enter your registry credentials and set your image name and tag strategy. ![Check mark](/assets/icons/tick-01ba7f4740d492a18fbdf4424bf7446c87ddfccbc0157214ad536b11512e914d.svg) ### Deploy and Build Every deployment automatically builds and pushes your Docker image. No extra steps. [Read the documentation →](https://www.deployhq.com/support/servers/adding-a-server/docker-build) BUILD PIPELINEDockerfileFROM node:18-alpineCOPY . /appRUN npm install && npm run buildBuilding image...✓ myapp:v1.2.3 pushed to Docker Hub ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Which container registries does DeployHQ support? DeployHQ supports Docker Hub, GitHub Container Registry (GHCR), Google Container Registry (GCR), and Azure Container Registry (ACR). You can build and push images to any of these registries directly from your deployment pipeline. ### Do I need to write a Dockerfile? Yes, you need a Dockerfile in your repository. DeployHQ uses it to build your image during deployment. If you already have a Dockerfile for local development, DeployHQ will use the same one — no additional configuration is needed. ### Can I run build commands before the Docker build? Yes. DeployHQ's build pipeline runs custom commands before and after the Docker build step. 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