Prerequisites

Before setting up TurboV, make sure you have everything on this list. Don't worry — most of these are free or things you likely already have.

Essential Requirements

Required

TurboV connects to GitHub to access your code repositories. You'll need a GitHub account to log in and deploy your applications.

How to get it: Sign up for free at github.com if you don't have one already.

Required

You need a Linux server where your applications will run. This can be a VPS from any cloud provider.

How to get it: Popular options include DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Linode, AWS EC2, or Vultr. A basic $5-10/month server is sufficient to start.

Recommended

A domain name (like myapp.com) lets users access your applications with a memorable address. Without one, you'll use IP addresses.

How to get it: Purchase from registrars like Namecheap, Google Domains, or Cloudflare. Many cost under $15/year.

Your server needs to meet these minimum specifications:

Specification	Requirement
Operating System	Ubuntu 20.04+ or similar Linux
CPU	1 core minimum (2+ recommended)
Memory	1GB RAM minimum (2GB+ recommended)
Storage	20GB minimum (more for multiple apps)
Network	Public IP address, ports 80 & 443 open
Access	SSH access with root or sudo privileges

You don't need to be a developer to use TurboV, but some basic familiarity helps:

Knowledge	Level	Description
Basic Terminal Commands	Helpful	Ability to copy and paste commands into a terminal
Git Basics	Helpful	Understanding that code lives in repositories and what 'push' means
DNS Configuration	Optional	Knowing how to point a domain to an IP address

The good news: TurboV takes care of the complicated stuff so you don't have to: