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Self-Hosting on the Cloud

StatStream can be self-hosted on your preferred cloud platform using its Docker image. This setup ensures that you have full control over your analytics data while leveraging the power of the cloud. Follow the steps below to deploy StatStream, including a free option using Render.com.

1. Pull the Official Docker Image​

The official Docker image for StatStream is available on Docker Hub. Use the following command to pull the latest version:

docker pull priyanshudev/statstream:latest

2. Free Hosting Option: Render.com​

Render.com offers a free tier for hosting services. Follow these steps to deploy StatStream:

  1. Sign Up on Render.com:

    • Go to Render.com and sign up for a free account.
    • Verify your email to activate your account.

  2. Create a New Web Service:

    • Click New + in the Render dashboard and select Web Service.
    • Choose Docker as the environment type.

  3. Configure the Service:

    • Set Name: e.g., statstream.
    • Region: Select a region close to your users.
    • Docker Image: Enter: 
      priyanshudev/statstream:latest
    • Add environment variables (e.g., DISCORD_TOKEN, DISCORD_GUILD_ID) in the Environment Variables section or upload a .env file.

  4. Deploy:

    • Click Create Web Service to start deployment. Once complete, your StatStream app will be live at a public URL (e.g., https://statstream-online.onrender.com).

3. Hosting on AWS EC2​

Step 1: Launch an EC2 Instance​

  • Log in to AWS Management Console.
  • Launch a new EC2 instance using an Ubuntu AMI.
  • Choose t2.micro for free-tier hosting or larger instance types for heavy traffic.

Step 2: Install Docker​

  • Connect to the instance via SSH and run: 
    sudo apt update
    sudo apt install -y docker.io
    sudo systemctl start docker
    sudo systemctl enable docker

Step 3: Run StatStream​

  • Pull the Docker image: 
    docker pull priyanshudev/statstream:latest
  • Create a .env file with your configuration and start the container: 
    docker run -d -p 80:3000 --env-file .env priyanshudev/statstream:latest

4. Deploying to Other Cloud Platforms​

Google Cloud (GCP)​

  • Create a VM instance using Compute Engine.
  • Install Docker and follow the same steps as AWS to run the container.

Microsoft Azure​

  • Deploy a Virtual Machine using Azure’s VM service.
  • Install Docker and start the StatStream container.

5. Scaling with Docker Compose​

For advanced setups, use Docker Compose to manage multiple services. Example docker-compose.yml:

version: "3.8"
services:
  statstream:
    image: priyanshudev/statstream:latest
    ports:
      - "80:3000"
    env_file:
      - .env
    restart: always

Start the services with:

docker-compose up -d

6. Monitoring and Logging​

  • Use Docker Stats for resource monitoring: 
    docker stats
  • View logs to troubleshoot: 
    docker logs -f <container_id>

Key Benefits of Self-Hosting StatStream​

  • Data Ownership: Your analytics data stays private and under your control.
  • Customizable: Tailor StatStream’s functionality to your needs.
  • Cost-Effective: Choose cloud resources to match your budget and usage.
  • Free Hosting: Deploy on Render.com to get started without any cost.