Nov 21, 2025
Nixpacks version 1.41
Newest Nixpacks version is available under “Build strategy settings”.Nov 21, 2025
Custom port for healthcheck
The update process sheet now includes a custom internal port health-check setting, allowing you to specify port numbers for either the Readiness or Liveness probe.Nov 20, 2025
Database public access with IP restriction
Users can now enable external database access with fine-grained control. Previously, connections were either fully open or completely disabled, now you can allow or block access based on specific IPs or IP ranges.We also introduced a new Networking tab under database, where you’ll now find the external connection toggle, IP restrictions, and connected apps.Nov 17, 2025
Deployment updates log
You can now view application changes in the Deployments table. Each deployment shows when the updates went live, along with a small badge indicating the number of changes. Detailed information is available on the Deployment details page.Nov 17, 2025
Create webhooks to receive service event notifications
You can now configure an endpoint to receive event notifications when changes occur in your apps, databases, or static sites.Each webhook request includes ansvl-signature header for verification, and failed deliveries are retried up to 12 times, with all attempts visible in the Event Deliveries view.Initial supported event types include:APP_CREATE,APP_UPDATE,APP_DELETE,APP_DEPLOYDATABASE_CREATE,DATABASE_UPDATE,DATABASE_DELETESTATIC_SITE_CREATE,STATIC_SITE_UPDATE,STATIC_SITE_DELETE,STATIC_SITE_DEPLOY
Nov 13, 2025
Pretty URLs for static sites
Static sites on Sevalla now support Pretty URLs, which automatically standardize URLs for cleaner paths and improved SEO.
- Redirect paths like
/about→/about/ - Rewrite paths like
/about.html→/about/
Nov 13, 2025
_redirects file support for static sites
Static sites on Sevalla now support the_redirects file format. If your repository includes a _redirects file in its root, Sevalla automatically parses and applies your custom redirect rules.Supported features include:- Custom 404 pages: Add a
404.htmlpage, and Sevalla will automatically serve it for missing paths. - Force redirects: Use
!in your status code to override existing files, ensuring your redirect always takes effect. - Splats: Use wildcards (e.g.
/news/* → /blog/:splat) to match entire path segments. - Placeholders: Dynamically capture path segments using variables like
:slugor:id. - Query parameters: Match redirects based on query strings (e.g.
/store?id=:id → /blog/:id).
/* /index.html 200 so that all paths correctly return index.html with a 200 status instead of a 404 on reload.Nov 06, 2025
A brand-new Sevalla dashboard (with dark mode!)
Sep 18, 2025
Redis 8 support enabled
Great news! Redis 8 is now available on Sevalla!We’ve officially enabled Redis 8 so you can start using the latest version in your apps.Upgrade today to benefit from improved performance, stability, and new Redis 8 features.Aug 30, 2025
Docker caching is now available
We’ve expanded our build caching options! 🚀In addition to Nixpacks and Buildpacks caching, you can now take advantage of Docker layer caching.This helps speed up your deployments by reusing unchanged Docker layers, resulting in faster builds and more efficient pipelines.Jul 2, 2025
Faster app hibernation wake-up
Hibernated apps now wake up much faster, so your app becomes responsive more quickly after a period of inactivity. Previously, apps could take 60–90 seconds to start up after being idle, but now they’re ready in just 8–20 seconds.Keep in mind that your app needs a redeploy to activate the new hibernation settings.Jun 24, 2025
Nixpacks version selection is here
You can now select your preferred Nixpacks version for your apps on Sevalla. This gives you more flexibility and control over your deployments, and helps ensure smooth upgrades.Starting today, all newly created apps will use Nixpacks version 1.39 by default (previously 1.29). If you need to use a different version, simply choose the version that best fits your project.Jun 5, 2025
System environment variables available in applications
We’re introducing automatic injection of several system environment variables into your apps during both build and runtime. This makes it easier to automate tasks and access important deployment details directly from your application.The following environment variables will be available:- SVL_COMPANY_ID
- SVL_APP_ID
- SVL_APP_NAME
- SVL_DEPLOYMENT_ID
- SVL_DEPLOYMENT_INITIATED_BY
- SVL_DEPLOYMENT_TRIGGER
- SVL_DEPLOYMENT_COMMIT_SHA
- SVL_DEPLOYMENT_BRANCH
- SVL_DEPLOYMENT_DOCKER_IMAGE
Jun 5, 2025
Sevalla official GitHub action
GitHub users can now seamlessly integrate Sevalla deployments into their workflows, just add the official Sevalla GitHub Action to your pipeline and deploy with ease.View on GitHub MarketplaceMay 27, 2025
App analytics improvements
Your feedback is invaluable! We’ve supercharged the app analytics section with some highly-requested features:- Charts now auto-refresh, giving you real-time insights!
- Easily track RAM/CPU limits over time.
- Clearly see your processes’ instance counts as they scale up or down.
May 20, 2025
Updated documentation pages
We’ve just updated our documentation with a refreshed design and enhanced features to make onboarding even smoother. ✨- Both documentation sites now share a unified, modern look
- Fully compatible with AI crawlers
- AI-powered search assistant is now available
May 13, 2025
Sevalla domains can be updated
You can change your generated domains at any time. This is useful for testing or if you want to use a different domain name for your app or static site.May 12, 2025
1-click deployable templates are now available
You can now deploy your applications using 1-click deployable templates. This feature allows you to quickly set up and deploy self-hosted, open-source applications with pre-configured settings, making it easier than ever to get started with your projects.You can find the “Templates” menu item on the Sevalla UI. Simply select the template you want to use, and click “Deploy”. The application will be set up and running in no time.Our list of templates are constantly growing, so be sure to check back often for new additions. If you have any suggestions for templates you’d like to see, please let us know over support, or on our Discord server!May 9, 2025
Object storage CORS settings
You can add CORS settings to your object storage buckets, allowing you to control how resources are shared across different domains.May 6, 2025
Connected services on app overview diagram
You can enable internal network connections between resources, and this is now visually represented in the application overview diagram.Apr 23, 2025
Deployment status indicator in favicon
The deployment status appears directly in your browser tab, allowing you to quickly see whether it’s in progress or complete without switching tabs.Apr 16, 2025
Wildcard domains
You can now use wildcard domains for your apps and static sites. Perfect for things like custom subdomains (*.yourdomain.com) or multi-tenant setups.
Just add your wildcard domain, and we’ll take care of the rest - automatic SSL included.Apr 9, 2025
Database Studio
You can now manage your MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL databases directly from the Sevalla UI. Run custom SQL queries, browse and download data, and take full control of your database - no external tools needed.Apr 2, 2025
App build settings revamped
We’ve given the App Build settings tab a complete makeover! Beyond the sleek new interface, we’ve introduced three functionalities:New features:- Docker registry credentials — Now you can seamlessly connect to private registries for your Dockerfile base images
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Buildpack builder selection — Conveniently update your builders:
heroku/builder:22heroku/builder:24
- Build environment visibility — We’ve added visibility for build environment settings associated with each deployment, and included a button for easy modification of those settings above the deploy logs
Mar 25, 2025
PostGIS is now available for our PostgreSQL databases
Many of you have asked for PostGIS support, and we’re announcing that it’s now available for PostgreSQL 13+ databases!PostGIS is a spatial database extension for PostgreSQL, allowing you to store and query geographic information. With PostGIS, you can:- Store and manage spatial data types like points, lines, and polygons
- Perform spatial queries to analyze and visualize your data
- Build location-aware applications and services
Mar 12, 2025
Deploy hooks
We’re excited to introduce Deploy hooks, making automated deployments even easier!With Deploy hooks, you can now trigger deployments with a simple POST request to a unique URL, perfect for integrating with your workflow. This powerful feature enables:- Seamless CI/CD integration: Connect your GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or other CI tools
- Automated deployments: Trigger updates when your content or data changes
- Custom workflow support: Build scripts that deploy your apps when needed
Mar 10, 2025
IP access controls for applications
We’ve just rolled out powerful new IP restriction capabilities for your app hosting environments:- IP Allowlists: Create a trusted circle of approved IP addresses
- IP Denylists: Block specific troublesome IPs or ranges
Mar 10, 2025
Preview apps now support advanced pre-configuration
You can now pre-define your preview apps with both disk configurations and TCP proxies right from the start.We’ve also published the “createPreviewApp” endpoint in our public API, enabling programmatic creation of fully-configured preview environments.Mar 6, 2025
Vector search with pgvector has arrived
We’ve just integrated pgvector extension support for PostgreSQL databases (version 11+).This powerful addition enables:- Lightning-fast vector similarity searches
- Seamless RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) implementations
- Enhanced AI application capabilities right in your database
Mar 3, 2025
Choose your shell in Web terminal
App hosting users, you can now select between three powerful shell types:sh(for minimalists)bash(the classic choice)zsh(for the feature lovers)
Feb 24, 2025
Object storage with S3 compatibility
Our new object storage solution provides unlimited scalability for all your application needs, with zero ingress and egress fees, powered by Cloudflare R2.Key Features:- S3-Compatible API: Seamlessly integrate with your existing S3 workflows, making migration and management effortless.
- Global Availability: Choose from 6 global storage locations to optimize data access and comply with data residency requirements.
- Transparent Pricing: Enjoy predictable costs at just $0.02 per GB per month, with no hidden fees.
Feb 14, 2025
Resource limits in analytics charts
Never hit unexpected resource ceilings again! You can now see your service’s configured limits displayed directly on the Analytics charts alongside actual usage metrics.This visual enhancement helps you:- Spot when you’re approaching capacity limits
- Make data-driven scaling decisions
- Optimize resource allocation for cost efficiency
Feb 10, 2025
Custom time zone setting for cron jobs
Teams working across the globe! You can now set custom IANA time zones for your cron jobs instead of being locked to UTC.Feb 6, 2025
Manual cron trigger functionality
You can now manually trigger your cron processes directly from the Sevalla dashboard with just one click.Feb 6, 2025
Resource usage breakdown chart
Company-level users can visualize daily spending patterns, giving you visibility into where your resources are going.Key benefits:- Track spending trends across different cost categories
- Identify cost optimization opportunities at a glance
- No more guesswork about your platform costs.
Feb 4, 2025
Database connection deeplink
Connect to your database instantly with a single click.No more copying connection strings or credentials.Hit the new “Open deeplink” button in the external connection card and watch as your local machine connects seamlessly to your database.Jan 31, 2025
Email notifications for failed deployments
New email notification system for failed deployments across both applications and static sites.Now you’ll instantly know when something goes wrong, allowing you to address issues before they impact your users.Simply manage your notification preferences under User > Notifications to tailor the experience to your needs.Nov 13, 2024
gRPC support has landed
We shippedgRPC support for your applications, unlocking high-performance communication.Now you can easily toggle between HTTP and gRPC protocols for your web processes.Nov 11, 2024
Private network access for builds
Build pods can now securely reach other resources via a private network. Perfect for running database migrations during build time. Enjoy a smoother, more efficient workflow!Nov 4, 2024
Support env var reference
You can now reference environment variables within other variables using the${key} format.For example:Oct 31, 2024
MySQL 9.0 is available
The long-awaited new version of MySQL is here.MySQL 9.0 brings a host of new features and improvements, including:- JavaScript stored programs
- VECTOR data type
- Foreign key improvements
- Performance schema enhancements
- Query optimization
Oct 04, 2024
Expose non-HTTP traffic via TCP proxy
We’re announcing support for exposing non-HTTP traffic via TCP proxy.Now it’s effortless to expose services like databases or message queues. Deploy MongoDB, RabbitMQ, and more with ease.Oct 03, 2024
PostgreSQL 17 is here
PostgreSQL 17 is now available on Sevalla.Benchmarks claim 20-30% better query performance compared to the previous version.v17 also brings a bunch of new features and improvements. For more details, check out the official release statement!Oct 03, 2024
Control database public access
Going forward, every database you create will be private by default.Toggle public availability of your database on the fly, so feel free to do so whenever you need to.Oct 02, 2024
Undeployed change-set notifications
We received feedback that it was unclear which actions on Sevalla triggered a deployment and which did not.You’re in control when you’d like to initiate a full rebuild of your app, or just restart it with some fresh configs.Oct 02, 2024
Revamped environment variables management
We made a major overhaul of our environment variables management in our application hosting product.You’re now able to:- Export/import variables to/from a file
- Copy all environment variables to the clipboard
- Display the user and timestamp of recent updates/creations
- Copy key-value pairs directly from the table
- Use the new editor in the “Add Network” modal
Oct 01, 2024
Configure CDN / Edge cache settings
Until now, configuring your app’s CDN and edge caching settings required a trip to our API.You can now effortlessly manage these settings directly from your dashboard, under App > Networking settings.Sep 30, 2024
Hibernate your apps to save costs
We’re excited to introduce a new feature that will help you save money on your hosting costs.With our new Hibernation feature, you can now put your applications to sleep when they’re not in use. This means you can save on compute resources and only pay for what you use. It’s a great way to reduce your hosting costs without sacrificing performance or reliability.Here’s how it works:- When you hibernate an application, we’ll scale down your application’s all long-running pods to zero replicas.
- When a request comes in, we’ll automatically wake up your application and start serving traffic again.
Aug 27, 2024
Go fully private
We’re thrilled to announce a major update that’s all about security! 🔒As part of our ongoing commitment to protecting your workloads, we’ve introduced a new feature that exposes private ports & disables ingress on web processes. This means you now have the power to decide who can access your applications and services, and how they can interact with each other.With this update, you can:- Expose private ports internally, making it easier to build and run microservices, or integrate services like RabbitMQ or databases that require internal communication.
- Disable ingress on web processes, giving you granular control over who can access your applications and services, and how they can interact with each other.
Aug 20, 2024
Sevalla is now ISO 27001 certified
We have earned the coveted ISO 27001 security certificate!Achieving ISO 27001 certification is no small feat, and it’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team.Aug 07, 2024
Utilize deployment hooks with Jobs for application hosting
We’re excited to introduce a new process type called,Job in our application hosting! This feature makes it easy to send alerts and perform database migrations for exmaple.No more manually appending scripts in your start commands - just set up your Job and let it run! You can configure when jobs should run:- before deployments
- after successful deployments
- after failed ones
Jul 24, 2024
Static site pull request previews feature
We’re thrilled to introduce the pull request previews feature, which lets you preview your sites in a dedicated environment before merging them into your default branches.No more worries about broken links or layout issues - previews ensure a seamless experience for you and your team!Jul 10, 2024
Static site build logs improved
Debugging your static site builds just got a whole lot easier! We’ve unleashed a fresh, revamped log structure that’s designed to make your life easier. Our new and improved logs are now more readable, organized, and packed with extra context to help you troubleshoot issues!But that’s not all, folks! We’ve also squashed a pesky node modules path issue that was causing some users to experience a"Command not found" error when trying to run commands directly. No more frustration - our fix means you can get back to building and deploying your static sites with ease!So, what’s changed? Our log format has gotten a makeover, with improved formatting, clearer categorization, and additional context to streamline the debugging process. And, behind the scenes, we’ve made sure that node_modules paths are now correctly resolved, so you can focus on what matters most - building fantastic static sites! 🚀Jul 05, 2024
Analytics overhaul
We’re stoked to announce a major overhaul of our analytics charts for apps, databases, and static sites! We’ve taken a hard look at our infrastructure and chart library, and the result is a completely new and improved experience. Say goodbye to slow data fetching and hello to almost real-time updates, thanks to our latest infrastructure ✨wizardry✨ (hello, Prometheus!).Here’s what’s changed:Compute data: We’ve ripped out the old and replaced it with a brand new, Prometheus-powered system that delivers lightning-fast data and virtually instantaneous updates.HTTP data: No more waiting around for hours! Our new latency is a mere 1-3 minutes, making it easier to spot trends and troubleshoot issues.New visuals: We’ve swapped out our old chart library for a fresh, improved experience that’s easier to use and understand.And, static site hosting gets in on the action too! You’ll now find an Analytics tab, showcasing essential metrics like:- Requests per minute
- Response time
- Slowest requests
- Top pages
p90, p95, p99, avg) for a clearer view and removed runtime charts, as they were more relevant to billing than observability. And, to simplify things, we’ve hidden HTTP charts for processes that aren’t exposed.Jun 20, 2024
Hello world! Welcome to Sevalla
We’re your partner in building amazing applications, a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) designed specifically for developers like you, who want to focus on writing code, not managing infrastructure. With Sevalla, you can host your application, managed database, and static site all in one place, and get the scalability, reliability, and security you need to succeed.We believe that building software should be fun, not frustrating. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a seamless development experience, with easy deployment, and automated scaling. Whether you’re building a simple web app or a complex enterprise solution, we’ve got you covered.So why choose Sevalla? Here are just a few reasons:- Focus on code, not infrastructure: With Sevalla, you can leave the heavy lifting to us, and focus on what you do best - building great software.
- Scalability and reliability: Our platform is designed to handle sudden spikes in traffic, and our automated monitoring ensures that your app is always available.
- Security: We take security seriously, with access controls, and regular security audits.
- Flexibility: Choose from a range of hosting options, including application, managed database, and static site hosting, to find the solution that’s right for you.