addisonwebb / parse-server-setup-guide

A guide to help you setup your own Parse Server instance.

Parse Server Setup Guide

Parse server is an easy way to quickly stand up a backend. The best part about Parse Server is that you don't have to think too much about your backend implementation and can focus on making great apps.

There are many different ways to setup Parse Server. This is my preferred setup.

Index

1. Setup MongoDB
2. Setup Parse Server
3. Setup Parse Dashboard

Bonus: Server Admin Cheat Sheet

This guide assumes you have the following prerequisites satisfied:

1. You have an SSH key setup on your computer - Setup SSH Key Guide
2. You have an account with Digital Ocean
3. You have an account on Mlab

Next: Setup MongoDB ->