Dokploy / Dokploy/dokploy

Allow setting a default server when creating new services

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Description

What problem will this feature address?

I'm often frustrated when creating a new service in Dokploy because the server selection defaults to the "Dokploy" server. Once the service is created, it's not possible to change the server later. I sometimes forget to change it manually, which can lead to inefficiencies or running services on the wrong server.

Describe the solution you'd like

Allow users to set a default server for new services. Ideally, this could be:

  • Configurable in the user settings or during initial setup.
  • If no default is set, keep the current behavior of defaulting to the "Dokploy" server.
Describe alternatives you've considered

Manually selecting the correct server every time a new service is created. This works, but it's easy to forget and can cause mistakes.

Additional context

In my setup, I use two servers:

  1. A smaller server where Dokploy itself is installed.
  2. A larger, more powerful server where most services run.

Having the ability to set a default server would make creating new services faster, safer, and more efficient.

Will you send a PR to implement it?

No

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the new-service creation flow and the user settings or initial-setup entry points that could store a server preference. Trace how the current "Dokploy" server is selected, then define the fallback behavior and verify that newly created services use the configured default when one exists.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
devops
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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