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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.

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Prerequisites

  • VPS with Debian 11 or Ubuntu 20.04 (clean system)
  • DNS A record pointing to the VPS IP
  • Root access to the server

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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.

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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.

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Step 3: Install the Evolution API

Return to the tools menu and select Option 3 (Evolution):
  1. Choose the version: Evolution API
  2. Enter the domain configured in DNS for the application

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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.