Run a self-hosted Invoice Ninja instance for quotes, invoices, payments, projects and a client portal. We prepare a hardened KVM VPS with a PHP runtime and database environment matched to the current self-hosting guide. You deploy the application, configure mail and payment providers, and maintain the app after handover.
Full root & SSH NVMe storage Daily backups Anti-DDoS 99.9% uptime SLA 11 locations
Full root and SSH
Control PHP, web server and application settings.
Dedicated database
Manage database access and backup policy.
Daily backups
Automatic backup of the previous 24 hours.
Your domain and TLS
Use a public hostname for client access.
Self-hosting puts the Invoice Ninja application, database and backup process in your hands. You also take responsibility for secure operations and application updates.
Invoice Ninja documents self-hosting through a server installation guide and offers Docker options. Follow one supported route instead of mixing commands from different methods.
Invoices depend on reliable email delivery, and payment processing requires your own provider credentials and correct callback URLs.
Store secrets securely, keep a recoverable copy of the app key and back up both application data and the database.
Check the self-host guide for scheduled tasks, PDF generation and any optional services required by your chosen configuration.
A self-hosted billing application needs a supported PHP environment, database, HTTPS, mail and a dependable backup routine.
Request from a browser or app (HTTPS)
Domain and HTTPS
Set the canonical application URL and serve the client portal over TLS.
NGINX or Apache
Route requests to the application’s public entry point as required by the deployment guide.
Invoice Ninja and PHP
Install the release using the official self-hosted instructions and matching PHP dependencies.
Database and storage
Protect business records, uploaded files, generated documents and application secrets.
Mail, payments and scheduled work
Configure external provider credentials, callbacks and the recurring tasks documented for your setup.
Prepare and deliver customer billing documents.
Give customers a place to review documents and account activity.
Connect supported payment services and recurring notifications.
Pair billing with project work and recorded time.
Shared hosting is a good place to start. When a busy site keeps hitting its account limits, a VPS removes them.
A VPS is unmanaged: we install and secure it for you, then you run it. Prefer us to run everything? See managed hosting.
For an individual business, VPS-1 is a practical starting point. Size up for several companies, heavy document generation, integrations or other applications on the same server.
Small websites, APIs, bots and development servers.
Production apps, WordPress and online stores.
Busy stores, SaaS products and several projects.
High-traffic apps, large databases and agencies.
* Unlimited traffic in Europe and North America. In Mumbai, Singapore and Sydney a monthly allowance applies (VPS-1 500 GB, VPS-2/VPS-3 1 TB, VPS-4 3 TB), then speed is limited to 10 Mbps until the next month.
Prices exclude 18% GST, which is added to invoices for customers in India.
Estimate based on active users, document volume, file storage and any co-hosted apps; then monitor real use.
| Workload | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| One small business instance | VPS-1 2 vCores · 4 GB RAM | A starting point for the application and database. |
| Growing invoice and client activity | VPS-2 4 vCores · 8 GB RAM | More resources for concurrent use and document generation. |
| Multiple companies or integrations | VPS-3 6 vCores · 12 GB RAM | Additional memory for a busier combined workload. |
| Several business apps on one VPS | VPS-4 8 vCores · 24 GB RAM | For multiple services with measured resource demand. |
A starting point, not a limit: every plan upgrades in place, keeping your data, IP address and configuration.
Compare the operational responsibility as well as the hosting cost.
| Feature | Hosted app | Self-hosted VPS |
|---|---|---|
| Server maintenance | Provider-managed | You manage after handover |
| Application files and database | Provider operates platform | You control the VPS instance |
| Updates and backups | Included per provider terms | You plan and verify these |
| Server configuration | Limited control | Root SSH access |
| Setup effort | Usually lower | Requires deployment skills |
| Explore Hosted app | See Plans |
Follow the official self-hosted installation guide for your chosen method and release. The commands below are preflight checks, not a complete installation.
Read the current guide and decide between a manual server install or the official container setup.
Configure the application URL, database credentials, mail and a secure application key.
Test certificate renewal and outbound email before sending real invoices.
Make a restorable copy of database and uploaded/generated data before changing releases.
# 1. Choose a documented install method
php -v
composer --version
# 2. Set domain, database and secrets
sudo install -d -m 0750 /var/backups/invoice-ninja
# 3. Enable HTTPS and mail
sudo nginx -t
sudo systemctl reload nginx
# 4. Back up before updates
mysqldump --single-transaction -u ninja -p ninja > ~/ninja.sql
Example commands; adjust names, paths and versions to your project. Deploying and maintaining your application is yours to do (or ask us for a quote).
The VPS is unmanaged: after handover the server is yours to run. Before that, our engineers do the first setup once, free, so you start from a hardened server with Invoice Ninja in place.
Pick the resources you need and the datacentre closest to your users.
Versions, database and domain: at order or right after.
Server hardened, Invoice Ninja installed and tested, HTTPS on your domain.
SSH access to a working server, ready for your code and data.
Not included in the free setup, but we can quote for it. No control panel by default: CloudPanel, HestiaCP or Virtualmin on request at no cost; cPanel and Plesk need their own licence.
The same KVM platform on every plan; only the CPU, RAM, storage and port speed change.
| Virtualisation | KVM with reserved vCores and RAM |
|---|---|
| Storage | NVMe SSD on every plan |
| Network | Dedicated IPv4 and IPv6, 500 Mbps to 3 Gbps per plan |
| Operating systems | Ubuntu 26.04, 24.04 and 22.04 LTS · Debian 13, 12 and 11 · AlmaLinux · Rocky Linux · Fedora · FreeBSD |
| Access | Full root over SSH, key-based login |
| Backups | Automatic daily backup of the previous 24 hours; snapshots and longer retention on request |
| Protection | Always-on anti-DDoS mitigation |
| Availability | 99.9% uptime SLA |
Asia-Pacific
Europe
North America
Availability per location changes with demand; we confirm your location before setup. In Mumbai, Singapore and Sydney each plan includes a monthly traffic allowance (VPS-1 500 GB, VPS-2 and VPS-3 1 TB, VPS-4 3 TB); beyond it, speed is limited to 10 Mbps until the next month.
Self-host invoicing and a client portal on infrastructure you control.
Operate a billing application alongside your own database and backup process.
People comfortable with server updates, mail configuration and application backups.
Invoice Ninja is a third-party project; review its current self-hosting and licence terms.
Not covered here? Ask an engineer before you order.
Tell us which official deployment method and release you plan to use. We prepare the server environment; you deploy and operate the application.
Check if the name you want is free. You can register a domain on its own, or choose it when you order hosting.
