Setting up Deployment with DeployHQ and Greenhost

Head to the Projects screen in DeployHQ, then click the New Project button to get started. You'll be prompted to enter a name for your project, then select where your repository is hosted. Next, click Create project and you'll be taken to a screen where you can log in with your repository hosting account to authorize access and then choose your repository. Repository Links:

Setting up your Greenhost server

Once you've configured your repository, you'll need to connect to your Greenhost server. Head to Servers & Groups, and click the New Server button at the top of the screen. Start by entering a name, and choosing SSH/SFTP as the protocol. To find your SSH credentials:

Log into your Greenhost Client Area
Navigate to "Hosting" or "Server Management" section
Select your specific server or hosting plan
Go to "Access" or "SSH" settings
View or reset SSH credentials

Important Greenhost SSH Access Notes:

SSH access is standard for Greenhost hosting services
Ensure SSH (port 22) is open in your firewall settings
Use SSH keys for enhanced security
Two-factor authentication recommended
Supports multiple Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian)

Typical Greenhost Server Formats:

Server Instance: xx.xx.xx.xx (IP address)
Hostname: Provided in your server details
Multiple server locations available

You can use an SSH key instead of a password by taking the SSH key in your DeployHQ server configuration page and pasting it in your Greenhost server's ~/.ssh/authorized_keys.

Connection Troubleshooting:

Verify firewall allows SSH
Confirm correct IP or hostname
Ensure you're using the correct username (typically root or a custom admin user)
Check network security settings
Validate credentials in Greenhost client area
Verify server is not in maintenance mode

Typical Web Application Path:

Standard Deployment: /var/www/yourdomain/
Web Root: /var/www/yourdomain/htdocs/
Support for multiple web servers (Apache, Nginx)

Within Deployment options, you can choose to automatically deploy your server and specify a Deployment subdirectory if needed.

Run your first deployment

By default, DeployHQ will upload the whole repository to your server on the first deployment. Helpful Deployment Guides:

Setting up Deployment with DeployHQ and Greenhost

Setting up your Greenhost server

Run your first deployment

Further reading