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start Container
Once your compose file is ready, start all containers with a single command:
docker compose -p frappe -f compose.custom.yaml up -d
podman-compose --in-pod=1 --project-name frappe -f compose.custom.yaml up -d
The -p (or --project-name) flag names the project frappe, allowing you to easily reference and manage all containers together.
Create a site and install apps
Frappe is now running, but it's not yet configured. You need to create a site and install your apps.
docker compose -p frappe exec backend bench new-site <sitename> --mariadb-user-host-login-scope='172.%.%.%'
docker compose -p frappe exec backend bench --site <sitename> install-app erpnext
podman exec -ti erpnext_backend_1 /bin/bash
bench new-site <sitename> --mariadb-user-host-login-scope='172.%.%.%'
bench --site <sitename> install-app erpnext
Replace <sitename> with your desired site name.
Understanding the MariaDB User Scope
The flag --mariadb-user-host-login-scope='172.%.%.%' allows database connections from any IP address within the 172.0.0.0/8 range. This includes all containers and virtual machines running on your machine.
Why is this necessary? Docker and Podman assign dynamic IP addresses to containers. If you set a fixed IP address instead, database connections will fail when the container restarts and receives a new IP. The wildcard pattern ensures connections always work, regardless of IP changes.
Security note: This scope is sufficient because only the backend container accesses the database. If you need external database access, adjust the scope accordingly, but be cautious with overly permissive settings.
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