SetupOrion is an automated installer that sets up the entire infrastructure needed to run the Evolution API on a clean VPS, including Docker, Traefik, Portainer, and Docker Swarm.
Prerequisites
- VPS with Debian 11 or Ubuntu 20.04 (clean system)
- DNS A record pointing to the VPS IP
- Root access to the server
Step 1: Run SetupOrion
On an empty VPS, run the command below and wait while SetupOrion installs all the necessary dependencies. Once finished, you will be directed to the tools menu.
Step 2: Install Traefik and Portainer
In the tools menu, select Option 1 to install:
- Docker
- Docker Swarm (initialization and network creation)
- Traefik (reverse proxy with automatic SSL)
- Portainer (visual container management)
Answer the questions that appear on the screen so that the Setup can perform the installations correctly.
Step 3: Install the Evolution API
Return to the tools menu and select Option 3 (Evolution):
- Choose the version: Evolution API
- Enter the domain configured in DNS for the application
Step 4: Verify the installation
After the installation is complete, you will see a screen displaying:
- Access credentials for the application
- Links to the documentation
Write down the credentials displayed in the terminal. They will be required to access the Evolution API.
