Managed Apps quick start

Create a managed WordPress, n8n, or Ghost instance and start using it in minutes.

Prerequisites

• A DanubeData account with a valid payment method

Step 1: Choose an app

1. Navigate to Apps in the sidebar
2. Browse the app catalog at the top of the page
3. Click Deploy on the app you want:
   • WordPress — Content management system for websites and blogs
   • n8n — Workflow automation tool for connecting apps and services
   • Ghost — Publishing platform for blogs and newsletters

Step 2: Configure your instance

Fill in the creation form:

1. Instance name — A unique name for your instance (e.g., my-blog). Lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens only.
2. Subdomain — Auto-suggested from the instance name. Your instance URL will be https://{subdomain}.apps.danubedata.ro.

There is no admin username or password to choose: each app has you create its admin account the first time you open it (Step 7).

Step 3: Choose a plan

Select a resource profile based on your needs.

WordPress plans

n8n plans

Ghost plans

Tip: Start with Starter for personal projects and testing. Professional suits most production workloads.

Step 4: Select a version (if applicable)

If multiple versions are available, select the one you want. The latest stable version is pre-selected by default.

Step 5: Review and create

1. Review your configuration in the sidebar summary (instance details, included features, estimated cost)
2. Click Create Instance

Step 6: Wait for deployment

After clicking Create, your instance will go through these states:

1. Pending — Queued for deployment
2. Provisioning — Infrastructure resources being created
3. Running — Ready to use

The dashboard updates in real time. Deployment typically completes within a few minutes.

Step 7: Create your admin account

Each app creates its admin account the first time it is opened; DanubeData does not set a username or password for it. As soon as the status shows Running:

1. On the instance detail page, click Create the admin account, or open your app's address from the table below
2. Fill in the app's setup screen with your own details and a password
3. From then on, sign in with that account

Do this straight away. Until the admin account exists, anyone who reaches your app's address can open its setup screen, and whoever completes it first becomes the app's administrator.

Application admin panels

Step 8: Add a custom domain (optional)

Use your own domain instead of the default apps.danubedata.ro subdomain:

1. Go to the instance detail page
2. Click Manage Domains
3. Click Add Domain and enter your domain (e.g., blog.example.com)
4. Add the DNS TXT record shown in the dashboard to your DNS provider
5. Click Verify once the DNS record is in place
6. Add a CNAME record pointing your domain to {subdomain}.apps.danubedata.ro
7. A TLS certificate is provisioned automatically after the CNAME is active

For detailed instructions, see the custom domains section of the management guide.

Common operations

Troubleshooting

Instance stuck in "Provisioning"

• Wait a few minutes. Initial deployments may take some time as the container images are downloaded and configured.
• If the status does not change after 10 minutes, contact support.

Cannot log in to the app

• Sign in with the account you created on the app's setup screen. The instance detail page has no username or password for these apps.
• Ensure you are accessing the correct URL: https://{subdomain}.apps.danubedata.ro
• For WordPress, go to /wp-admin for the login page
• For Ghost, go to /ghost for the admin panel
• If the app asks you to sign in but you never created an account, someone else may have completed its setup. Delete the instance, create a new one, and let support know.

Custom domain not working

• Verify the DNS TXT record is in place and verification status shows Verified
• Ensure you have added a CNAME record pointing to {subdomain}.apps.danubedata.ro
• DNS changes may take up to 24 hours to propagate, though most take only minutes
• The TLS certificate is provisioned after the CNAME is active — check the TLS status in the dashboard

Next steps

• Managing Managed App instances — Dashboard walkthrough, domains, snapshots, and monitoring
• Managed Apps product documentation — Full feature reference
• Products overview — Compare all DanubeData products

Questions? Contact support at support@danubedata.ro