# Accounts Management

The account is a linux user which can be used to just access the server, however you probably want to deploy one or multiple applications under this user. Note that we do not allow to run an application on the root user for security reasons.

Furthermore, in general, we also don't recommend to run different (types of) applications under the same user. Typically you would run several applications under one user when you have single git repo or source code folder with different applications or application endpoints.

In the TurboStack App, you can create accounts in two ways: either by creating a brand-new account or by cloning an existing one.

Creating a new user on the TurboStack App.

• Open the TurboStack App
• Open the server view

1. Go to the Accounts page

   

2. Add a new account (user)

   

3. Give the account a name and save

   

4. Save and Publish will deploy the change to the host

   

for more advanced users there also the YAML configuration. adding a new account can be done with

system_users:
  - username: prod

Now an account is created. Applications can be installed.

Example, Deploy a Magento2 application

To make a clone of an existing application of an existing application, we provide the Clone Account feature. This function replicates the entire configuration and copies the files and database, enabling a quick and efficient setup with minimal effort.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Navigate to the Accounts tab in the TurboStack App under your host.

   

2. Click Clone Account.

   

3. In the next step, select the source host. This can be either the current server or another server you manage.

   

4. Choose the account you want to clone, then click Next.

   

5. You'll be prompted to decide whether to copy the source account to an existing account or create a new account. Make your selection and click Next.

   

6. Select the hostname(s) you'd like to associate with the account and choose the type of certificate you want to activate. Click Next to finalize.

   

And that’s it! Your application is now cloned to a new account. Be sure to save the configuration and publish it when you're ready.