# Table Of Contents

This book was written for newcomers who want to take a raw VPS and turn it into a \*\*fully running  
knowledge base\*\*. You don’t need to be a Docker guru or a Linux wizard — every command and  
config you’ll see here was tested on a \*\*Hostinger KVM 2 VPS running Ubuntu 24\*\*. The goal of this  
guide is not just to show you \*what\* to type, but also to explain \*why\* we type it, so you walk away  
with real confidence in managing your own stack.

  
Chapter 1 Introduction – What BookStack is and why we’re using Docker + Traefik.  
Chapter 2 Prerequisites – VPS, domain, email, and tools you’ll need.  
\[Server Setup\](../server-setup)  
\[Traefik Reverse Proxy\](../traefik-reverse-proxy)  
\[BookStack Installation\](../bookstack-installation)  
\[Domain & DNS Setup\](../domain-dns-setup)  
\[Email Integration\](../email-integration)  
\[First Login & Customization\](../first-login)  
\[Troubleshooting\](../troubleshooting)  
\[Maintenance & Updates\](../maintenance)  
\[Conclusion\](../conclusion)  
\[Appendices\](../appendices)  
You can read it straight through as a tutorial, or jump directly to the troubleshooting or update  
chapters when you need quick answers.  
3\. \*\*Server Setup\*\* – Updating Ubuntu, installing Docker, and securing your VPS.  
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Tip: Treat this book like a reference manual.  
4\. \*\*Traefik Reverse Proxy\*\* – Configuring SSL with Let’s Encrypt and automatic HTTPS.  
5\. \*\*BookStack Installation\*\* – Setting up the app and database with Docker Compose.  
6\. \*\*Domain & DNS Setup\*\* – Pointing your domain to your VPS.  
7\. \*\*Email Integration\*\* – Enabling password resets and notifications via SMTP.  
8\. \*\*First Login & Customization\*\* – Logging in, setting your admin, and branding your site.  
9\. \*\*Troubleshooting\*\* – Fixing common issues like DB errors or missing APP\_KEY.  
10\. \*\*Maintenance & Updates\*\* – How to keep BookStack secure and updated.  
11\. \*\*Conclusion\*\* – Wrapping up and next steps for scaling your knowledge base.