Gitea (PostgreSQL) Self-Hosted, Deploy in One Click
Gitea is a lightweight self-hosted Git service. Automatio deploys it to a dedicated server with HTTPS in one click to keep your source code 100% private.
Gitea (PostgreSQL)
Developer ToolsGitea bundled with PostgreSQL.
What you get when you deploy Gitea (PostgreSQL)
The server we rent for it, what it costs, and what the installer will ask you.
- Server
- CX23 · 2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM
- From
- $9/month
- Setup
- No configuration required
Included with every deployment
- Dedicated server, one app per machine
- HTTPS certificate issued automatically
- Free subdomain, custom domain optional
- Restart, resize, snapshot and restore
The project
Everything this page links to outside Automatio.
Deploy Gitea (PostgreSQL) in one click
On your own server, with your own data. No terminal, no Docker commands, no certificate setup.
- 1
Pick a size
Start on the smallest server that fits the app. Resize later without reinstalling.
- 2
Press deploy
We rent the server, install the app with Docker, and point a subdomain at it.
- 3
Watch it come up
Provisioning runs unattended and takes a few minutes. When the HTTPS certificate lands, the app is live and your login details are on the deployment page.
Server size
Billed monthly with your Automatio subscription. Destroy the server any time and the charge stops.
Key Capabilities
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Git Version Control
Provides a Git hosting platform with a web interface familiar to any GitHub user. It handles operations like branching, merging, and viewing commit history with high performance.
- 1Repository management
- 2Pull requests and reviews
- 3Code browsing and diffs
- 4SSH and HTTP(S) support
- 5Git LFS support
Key Capabilities
- Git Version Control
Provides a Git hosting platform with a web interface familiar to any GitHub user. It handles operations like branching, merging, and viewing commit history with high performance.
- Repository management
- Pull requests and reviews
- Code browsing and diffs
- SSH and HTTP(S) support
- Git LFS support
- Integrated Issue Tracking
Manage software bugs and features directly within the platform. It supports labels, milestones, and assignments to keep your development team organized without external tools.
- Issue labels and milestones
- Project boards (Kanban style)
- Time tracking on issues
- Dependencies between issues
- Custom issue templates
- Organization Management
Create organizations to group repositories and manage access for multiple teams. This allows control over who can read or write to specific codebases.
- Team-based permissions
- Public and private orgs
- Member invitation system
- Audit logs for security
- Webhook support for events
- Built-in Wiki
Every repository comes with an optional built-in wiki. This is ideal for maintaining project-specific documentation alongside the source code in a version-controlled manner.
- Markdown support
- Revision history
- Searchable content
- Internal/External access control
- Sidebar and footer customization
Why self-host Gitea (PostgreSQL)
What to know first
Managed, DIY, or One-Click?
The three realistic ways to run {name}, compared honestly.
| Aspect | Managed SaaS | DIY on a VPS | Automatio one-click |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation | Instant signup | Manual CLI & Docker config | Automated setup in minutes |
| Security/HTTPS | Included | Manual Certbot management | Automatic SSL included |
| Data Privacy | Stored on third-party servers | 100% private control | 100% private on your VPS |
| Maintenance | Zero work | User patches OS and app | Automated app updates |
Installation
Security/HTTPS
Data Privacy
Maintenance
Who this is for
People who actually run Gitea (PostgreSQL) on their own server, and what changes when they do.
a solo founder shipping side projects
Paying for private repositories or per-user seats on proprietary platforms.
Total control over multiple private projects without recurring costs per repository.
- Setting up a private repo for a new MVP
- Managing internal dev notes in a wiki
- Tracking feature ideas with issue labels
a small agency managing client code
Client data residency requirements and the need for private project staging.
Provides a professional Git environment that stays on dedicated infra.
- Creating client-specific organizations
- Inviting freelance developers to specific repos
- Reviewing pull requests before deployment
a homelab enthusiast
Fragmented scripts and automation code scattered across various machines.
A central hub for all configuration files and automation scripts.
- Versioning Ansible playbooks
- Storing Docker Compose configurations
- Tracking changes in home automation scripts
About This App
What this app does and where it fits.
The community-driven Git alternative
Gitea was born as a fork of Gogs to ensure the project remained community-managed. While GitLab is an all-in-one DevOps platform, it is notoriously resource-heavy, often requiring 4GB or more of RAM just to start. Gitea addresses this by providing the features developers actually use, repositories, issues, pull requests, and wikis, in a single binary that can run comfortably on systems with minimal RAM. It provides a sanctuary for developers who want the GitHub experience without corporate oversight or the overhead of massive enterprise suites.
Performance with Go and PostgreSQL
The software is written in Go, which allows it to compile into a single executable that is cross-platform and fast. This architecture is what gives the platform its characteristic snappiness compared to Java or Ruby alternatives. This specific deployment uses PostgreSQL as the database backend, which is the recommended choice for production environments where data integrity and long-term scaling are priorities. Unlike SQLite, PostgreSQL handles concurrent operations more effectively as your team grows.
Your first hour
Once deployed, the first hour with Gitea is similar to setting up a fresh GitHub account. You will set up your initial admin user and configure global settings, such as disabling public registration if you want a private server. Creating your first repository is instant; you can initialize it with a README, .gitignore, and a license. Migrating existing projects from GitHub is a first-class feature; the app can mirror entire repositories, including issues and releases, via its migration tool. You will likely spend the rest of the hour adding SSH keys for CLI access and creating an Organization to group related projects.
Where it fits in your stack
In the self-hosting landscape, Gitea sits between raw Git-over-SSH and GitLab. Compared to a raw Git server, it provides a necessary visual interface for code reviews. Compared to GitLab, it is faster and easier to maintain, though it requires external runners for CI/CD tasks via Gitea Actions. For most small teams and individual developers, it offers an ideal balance of performance and functionality.
Community Feedback
See what the community thinks about Gitea (PostgreSQL)
“Gitea is better than Gogs because it is maintained by the community.”
“Gitea is an open-source solution designed to provide the easiest, most-painless way to set up a self-hosted Git service.”
“I've had great experience self-hosting Gitea (and before that Gogs) servers in the past few years.”
“Gitea is an excellent and easy to use version control system. It provides a clean and intuitive interface.”
“We have been using gitea for several years and have found it to be an essential part of our workflow.”
“wow. just wow. I wanted to see how painless this was... 2 hours from downloading to configuring.”
Related Videos
Watch tutorials, reviews, and discussions about Gitea (PostgreSQL)
“What would be better than self-hosting something like this on your local network?”
“Gitea demo server is only utilizing about 100 megabytes of memory, which is really nice.”
“Gitea is essentially a self-hosted git repository with issue manager.”
“If you're a larger home lab or an organization, you probably want to start self-hosting.”
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Pro Tips
Expert tips to help you get the most out of Gitea (PostgreSQL) and achieve better results.
Start Small
Gitea is efficient. A CX23 4GB RAM VPS is more than enough for small teams and dozens of repositories.
Disable Registration
If your instance is public-facing, disable open registration in site settings to prevent spam accounts from using your server.
Use SSH for Cloning
Add your public SSH key to your profile to authenticate securely without using your password for every push.
Testimonials
What Our Users Say
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Marketing Director, GrowthMetrics
Automatio transformed our lead generation process. What used to take our team days now happens automatically in minutes. The ROI is incredible.
Jonathan Kogan
Co-Founder/CEO, rpatools.io
Automatio is one of the most used for RPA Tools both internally and externally. It saves us countless hours of work and we realized this could do the same for other startups and so we choose Automatio for most of our automation needs.
Mohammed Ibrahim
CEO, qannas.pro
I have used many tools over the past 5 years, Automatio is the Jack of All trades.. !! it could be your scraping bot in the morning and then it becomes your VA by the noon and in the evening it does your automations.. its amazing!
Ben Bressington
CTO, AiChatSolutions
Automatio is fantastic and simple to use to extract data from any website. This allowed me to replace a developer and do tasks myself as they only take a few minutes to setup and forget about it. Automatio is a game changer!
Sarah Chen
Head of Growth, ScaleUp Labs
We've tried dozens of automation tools, but Automatio stands out for its flexibility and ease of use. Our team productivity increased by 40% within the first month of adoption.
David Park
Founder, DataDriven.io
The AI-powered features in Automatio are incredible. It understands context and adapts to changes in websites automatically. No more broken scrapers!
Emily Rodriguez
Marketing Director, GrowthMetrics
Automatio transformed our lead generation process. What used to take our team days now happens automatically in minutes. The ROI is incredible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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