Self-hosting

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Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have the following:

• An account with Resend
• An account with Vercel
• A PostgreSQL database (we recommend Vercel Postgres)

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Environment Variables

After creating your accounts, update your .env.example to be .env.local for running the application locally. Then update the keys for each value.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/9d8dev/router.git
   cd router/main
   

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install
   

3. Set Up Environment Variables

   Ensure your .env file is correctly configured as mentioned above.

4. Generate the Database Migrations

   npm drizzle-kit generate
   

5. Run the Databse Migrations

   npm tsx lib/db/migrate.ts
   

6. Start the Development Server

   npm run dev
   

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Deploying to Vercel

• Push your code to a GitHub repository.
• Connect your repository to Vercel.
• Set the environment variables in Vercel’s dashboard under “Settings > Environment Variables”.

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Additional Resources

• Vercel Documentation
• Resend Documentation
• Drizzle Documentation
• Vercel Postgres Documentation