Installation

Pick the path that matches your environment. All installs share the same configuration model, so the Configuration reference applies regardless of the orchestrator you choose.

Docker The fastest path to a running instance, using one container plus a PostgreSQL you already have.

Docker Compose Run Checkstack and Postgres together with a single file. Recommended for single-host setups.

Kubernetes Deploy as a Deployment with a managed Postgres, using the built-in health and readiness probes.

First-run setup What happens the first time the container starts, and how to create your first admin and system.

Upgrading Pin image tags, plan rolling restarts, and review the BETA versioning policy before you upgrade.