{"slug":"managed-apps-quickstart","title":"Managed Apps quick start","description":"Create a managed WordPress, n8n, or Ghost instance and start using it in minutes.","section":"Features","url":"https://docs.danubedata.ro/managed-apps-quickstart","markdown_url":"https://docs.danubedata.ro/managed-apps-quickstart.md","breadcrumbs":[{"title":"Features","slug":null},{"title":"Managed Apps","slug":"managed-apps"},{"title":"Quick Start","slug":"managed-apps-quickstart"}],"headings":[{"level":1,"title":"Managed Apps quick start","id":"managed-apps-quick-start"},{"level":2,"title":"Prerequisites","id":"prerequisites"},{"level":2,"title":"Step 1: Choose an app","id":"step-1-choose-an-app"},{"level":2,"title":"Step 2: Configure your instance","id":"step-2-configure-your-instance"},{"level":2,"title":"Step 3: Choose a plan","id":"step-3-choose-a-plan"},{"level":3,"title":"WordPress plans","id":"wordpress-plans"},{"level":3,"title":"n8n plans","id":"n8n-plans"},{"level":3,"title":"Ghost plans","id":"ghost-plans"},{"level":2,"title":"Step 4: Select a version (if applicable)","id":"step-4-select-a-version-if-applicable"},{"level":2,"title":"Step 5: Review and create","id":"step-5-review-and-create"},{"level":2,"title":"Step 6: Wait for deployment","id":"step-6-wait-for-deployment"},{"level":2,"title":"Step 7: Access your app","id":"step-7-access-your-app"},{"level":3,"title":"Application admin panels","id":"application-admin-panels"},{"level":2,"title":"Step 8: Add a custom domain (optional)","id":"step-8-add-a-custom-domain-optional"},{"level":2,"title":"Common operations","id":"common-operations"},{"level":2,"title":"Troubleshooting","id":"troubleshooting"},{"level":3,"title":"Instance stuck in \"Provisioning\"","id":"instance-stuck-in-provisioning"},{"level":3,"title":"Cannot log in to the app","id":"cannot-log-in-to-the-app"},{"level":3,"title":"Custom domain not working","id":"custom-domain-not-working"},{"level":2,"title":"Next steps","id":"next-steps"}],"format":"markdown","word_count":873,"content":"# Managed Apps quick start\n\nCreate a managed WordPress, n8n, or Ghost instance and start using it in minutes.\n\n## Prerequisites\n\n- A DanubeData account with a valid payment method\n\n## Step 1: Choose an app\n\n1. Navigate to **Apps** in the sidebar\n2. Browse the app catalog at the top of the page\n3. Click **Deploy** on the app you want:\n   - **WordPress** — Content management system for websites and blogs\n   - **n8n** — Workflow automation tool for connecting apps and services\n   - **Ghost** — Publishing platform for blogs and newsletters\n\n## Step 2: Configure your instance\n\nFill in the creation form:\n\n1. **Instance name** — A unique name for your instance (e.g., `my-blog`). Lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens only.\n2. **Subdomain** — Auto-suggested from the instance name. Your instance URL will be `https://{subdomain}.apps.danubedata.ro`.\n3. **Admin username** — Defaults to `admin`. Choose a custom name if desired.\n\n## Step 3: Choose a plan\n\nSelect a resource profile based on your needs.\n\n### WordPress plans\n\n| Plan | CPU | Memory | Storage | Price |\n|------|-----|--------|---------|-------|\n| **Starter** | 0.5 vCPU | 512 MB | 10 GB | EUR 8.99/mo |\n| **Professional** | 1 vCPU | 1 GB | 20 GB | EUR 19.99/mo |\n| **Business** | 2 vCPU | 2 GB | 40 GB | EUR 39.99/mo |\n| **Enterprise** | 4 vCPU | 4 GB | 80 GB | EUR 75.99/mo |\n\n### n8n plans\n\n| Plan | CPU | Memory | Storage | Workflows | Price |\n|------|-----|--------|---------|-----------|-------|\n| **Starter** | 0.5 vCPU | 512 MB | 5 GB | 5 parallel | EUR 12.99/mo |\n| **Professional** | 1 vCPU | 1 GB | 10 GB | 10 parallel | EUR 24.99/mo |\n| **Business** | 2 vCPU | 2 GB | 20 GB | 15 parallel | EUR 49.99/mo |\n| **Enterprise** | 4 vCPU | 4 GB | 40 GB | 20 parallel | EUR 99.99/mo |\n\n### Ghost plans\n\n| Plan | CPU | Memory | Storage | Price |\n|------|-----|--------|---------|-------|\n| **Starter** | 0.5 vCPU | 512 MB | 10 GB | EUR 9.99/mo |\n| **Professional** | 1 vCPU | 1 GB | 20 GB | EUR 19.99/mo |\n| **Business** | 2 vCPU | 2 GB | 40 GB | EUR 39.99/mo |\n| **Enterprise** | 4 vCPU | 4 GB | 80 GB | EUR 75.99/mo |\n\n**Tip:** Start with Starter for personal projects and testing. Professional suits most production workloads.\n\n## Step 4: Select a version (if applicable)\n\nIf multiple versions are available, select the one you want. The latest stable version is pre-selected by default.\n\n## Step 5: Review and create\n\n1. Review your configuration in the sidebar summary (instance details, included features, estimated cost)\n2. Click **Create Instance**\n\n## Step 6: Wait for deployment\n\nAfter clicking **Create**, your instance will go through these states:\n\n1. **Pending** — Queued for deployment\n2. **Provisioning** — Infrastructure resources being created\n3. **Running** — Ready to use\n\nThe dashboard updates in real time. Deployment typically completes within a few minutes.\n\n## Step 7: Access your app\n\nOnce the status shows **Running**:\n\n1. Click the **Access URL** link on the instance detail page, or go to:\n   ```\n   https://{subdomain}.apps.danubedata.ro\n   ```\n2. Log in with the admin credentials shown on the instance detail page\n3. Click the **eye icon** next to the password field to reveal it\n\n### Application admin panels\n\n| App | Admin panel |\n|-----|-------------|\n| **WordPress** | Go to `/wp-admin` and log in with your credentials |\n| **n8n** | The main URL uses basic auth — enter your credentials when prompted |\n| **Ghost** | Go to `/ghost` and complete the setup wizard |\n\n## Step 8: Add a custom domain (optional)\n\nUse your own domain instead of the default `apps.danubedata.ro` subdomain:\n\n1. Go to the instance detail page\n2. Click **Manage Domains**\n3. Click **Add Domain** and enter your domain (e.g., `blog.example.com`)\n4. Add the DNS TXT record shown in the dashboard to your DNS provider\n5. Click **Verify** once the DNS record is in place\n6. Add a CNAME record pointing your domain to `{subdomain}.apps.danubedata.ro`\n7. A TLS certificate is provisioned automatically after the CNAME is active\n\nFor detailed instructions, see the [custom domains](managed-apps-management.md#custom-domains) section of the management guide.\n\n## Common operations\n\n| Operation | How |\n|-----------|-----|\n| Access admin panel | Instance detail page > **Access URL** |\n| Reveal password | Instance detail page > click eye icon |\n| Add custom domain | Instance detail page > **Manage Domains** > **Add Domain** |\n| Upgrade plan (resources) | Instance detail page > **Edit Configuration** |\n| Upgrade app version | Instance detail page > version upgrade option |\n| Roll back a version upgrade | Instance detail page > **Roll back** (within 7 days) |\n| Restart instance | Instance detail page > **Actions** > **Restart** |\n| Create snapshot | Instance detail page > **Backups & Snapshots** tab |\n| Clone from snapshot | Instance detail page > **Backups & Snapshots** tab > **Clone** |\n| View metrics | Instance detail page > **Monitoring** tab |\n| Delete instance | Instance detail page > **Actions** > **Delete** |\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\n### Instance stuck in \"Provisioning\"\n\n- Wait a few minutes. Initial deployments may take some time as the container images are downloaded and configured.\n- If the status does not change after 10 minutes, contact support.\n\n### Cannot log in to the app\n\n- Verify you are using the correct admin username (shown on the instance detail page)\n- Click the eye icon to reveal the password and copy it (do not type it manually)\n- Ensure you are accessing the correct URL: `https://{subdomain}.apps.danubedata.ro`\n- For WordPress, go to `/wp-admin` for the login page\n- For Ghost, go to `/ghost` for the admin panel\n\n### Custom domain not working\n\n- Verify the DNS TXT record is in place and verification status shows **Verified**\n- Ensure you have added a CNAME record pointing to `{subdomain}.apps.danubedata.ro`\n- DNS changes may take up to 24 hours to propagate, though most take only minutes\n- The TLS certificate is provisioned after the CNAME is active — check the TLS status in the dashboard\n\n## Next steps\n\n- [Managing Managed App instances](https://docs.danubedata.ro/managed-apps-management) — Dashboard walkthrough, domains, snapshots, and monitoring\n- [Managed Apps product documentation](https://docs.danubedata.ro/managed-apps) — Full feature reference\n- [Products overview](https://danubedata.ro/solutions) — Compare all DanubeData products\n\n---\n\n**Questions?** Contact support at support@danubedata.ro\n","prev":{"title":"Managed Apps","slug":"managed-apps","url":"https://docs.danubedata.ro/managed-apps","markdown_url":"https://docs.danubedata.ro/managed-apps.md","json_url":"https://docs.danubedata.ro/managed-apps.json"},"next":{"title":"Management","slug":"managed-apps-management","url":"https://docs.danubedata.ro/managed-apps-management","markdown_url":"https://docs.danubedata.ro/managed-apps-management.md","json_url":"https://docs.danubedata.ro/managed-apps-management.json"},"index_url":"https://docs.danubedata.ro/index.json"}