Navigating the Sidebar
Use the sidebar to access different sections of Galaxy, with all content filtered by your currently selected region and account or organization.
The Sidebar: Your Navigation Hub
On the left side of your screen, you'll see the main navigation menu. This is where you jump between different sections of the platform.
Here's what matters: everything you see below is filtered by your current region and account or organization. Switch regions or accounts, and the apps and databases you see will change accordingly.
Remember: you're always looking at apps and databases for your currently selected region and your currently selected account or organization. Can't find something? Check your region and account selectors at the top of the page.
The sidebar also changes depending on your account type. If you're in a personal account, you'll see a "Security" option for managing account protection. If you're in an organization, this changes to a "Members" option for managing your team.
Here's what each section does:
Overview
See what's running at a glance. Your most active apps and databases, right here for your current region
Apps
Deploy, monitor, and scale your applications. Manage containers, settings, and everything in between
Databases
Set up and manage MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis databases alongside your apps
Billing
Track your costs, view invoices, apply coupons, and check usage for the current period
Security
Lock down your account with two-factor authentication, password updates, and protection options
Settings
Update your email, profile info, and account preferences whenever you need to
Overview
See what's running at a glance. Your most active apps and databases, right here for your current region
Apps
Deploy, monitor, and scale your applications. Manage containers, settings, and everything in between
Databases
Set up and manage MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis databases alongside your apps
Billing
Track your costs, view invoices, apply coupons, and check usage for the current period
Members
Invite developers to your team, control access, manage notifications, and monitor security settings
Settings
Update your email, profile info, and account preferences whenever you need to
The Overview Page: Your Dashboard at a Glance
When you first log in, you land on the Overview page. It's your quick snapshot of everything that matters, organized into two main sections.
Recent Apps
See your most recently active or deployed applications in one spot. Each app card shows you the current status (Running, Stopped, Failed, Crashed), how many containers are running, and what plan type you're on (Basic, Professional, etc).
Miss something? Hit the "View All" link to jump to the full Apps section.
Recent Databases
Same idea here. You'll see your most recent database clusters with their key details: database version (like MongoDB 8.0.4), database type (standalone, replica set, etc), and current status.
Can't find what you're looking for? "View All" takes you to the complete Databases list.
Apps Management: Deploy and Scale with Ease
The Apps section is where you manage everything related to your applications.
What You Can See
The Apps table gives you a clear overview of all your deployed apps. Each app row displays the app name, status, type (Node.js, Meteor.js, Python, etc), plan tier, and creation date.
What You Can Do
Deploy a New App: Click the "Deploy New App" button to kick off a new deployment from your Git repository.
Sort and Filter: Use the built-in filters to quickly find apps by Status, Plan, or Type. Why waste time scrolling when you can filter it down in seconds?
Dive Deeper: Click on any app name to open its dedicated management page. Here you can monitor performance, view logs, adjust container sizes, set up auto-scaling, and configure notifications.
Databases Management: Data at Your Fingertips
The Databases section is your central hub for all your hosted database instances.
What You Can See
The table displays the cluster name, database version (PostgreSQL 14, MongoDB 8.0.4, etc), type (standalone, replica set, etc), current status, region where it's deployed, and creation date.
What You Can Do
Create a New Database: Hit the "Create Database" button to provision a fresh database instance. Follow the guided setup to choose your database type, size, and configuration.
Monitor and Scale: Click on any database to see connection credentials, view performance metrics, and scale your storage or compute as needed.
No data transfer fees between your apps and databases in Galaxy. They're designed to work together seamlessly.
Billing: Stay on Top of Your Costs
The Billing section keeps you in full control of your subscription and payments.
Payment Method
Your configured payment method is displayed here (credit card type and last 4 digits). Need to update it? Click "Update Billing" and enter your new details.
Applying Coupons and Discounts
Got a promo code? There's a field to enter coupon codes and manage your discount settings. Use this to lock in savings.
Checking Your Usage
See a summary of everything you've used this billing period and what it's costing you. Want to see detailed charges from previous months? Click "View Invoices" to dig into the history.
Savings Plans
If you're committed to using Galaxy long-term, check out the Savings Plan option. Pay upfront for a year and get a solid discount compared to monthly billing.
Ready to explore your savings options? Jump to the Billing section to compare plans and lock in the right choice for you.
Security and Members: Collaboration and Protection
The sidebar changes depending on whether you're managing a personal account or an organization. Here's what you get in each case.
Security: Protect Your Account
Keep your account locked down tight with the Security section.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Don't skip this step. 2FA adds a serious layer of protection. You've got two options:
Authenticator App (Recommended)
Use an app like Google Authenticator or Authy to generate time-based security codes. This is the highest security option. You can enable or disable it anytime and access recovery codes if you need them.
Email 2FA
Receive security codes via email. Less secure than an authenticator app, but still way better than no 2FA.
Update Your Password
There's a dedicated form right here to change your password whenever you need to. Do this regularly, and definitely do it if you suspect someone has access to your old password.
Members: Manage Your Team
Running an organization in Galaxy? The Members section is where you control your team.
View Your Team
See a complete list of all members who have access to your organization. For each member, you can see their username (their login name in Galaxy), email notification status (toggle whether they get notified about organization activity), and two-factor authentication status (check if they have 2FA enabled and what method they're using).
Add a New Member
Click the "Add New Member" button to invite someone to your organization. They'll get access to all the apps and databases under your org.
Remove a Member
Need to kick someone out? Hit the "Remove" button next to their name. They'll lose access to all organization resources immediately.
Removing a member is instant and can't be undone. Make sure you want to do it before clicking Remove.
Control Notifications Per Member
Don't want someone getting emails for every little thing? Just uncheck their "Email Notifications" checkbox. They'll still have access to the dashboard, but won't get notified about changes.
Settings: Manage Your Profile
The Settings section is where you handle personal account stuff (this is the same whether you're in a personal account or organization).
Account Details
View your username and the email address associated with your account.
Email Management
You can have multiple email addresses on your account. Here's where you add or remove email addresses, set which one is your primary email, and check verification status.
Account Cancellation
Thinking about going somewhere else? No worries. There's information about cancellation here, and the "Contact Support" button is ready to help with any questions you have before you go.
Quick Tips to Get You Going
Bookmark your dashboard (you'll be here a lot), set up 2FA right away (security first, always), explore the filters (they're designed to save you time), and check your region (this is the number one thing people forget). Use the Overview page as your homebase since it's designed to give you the most important info at a glance. If you're in an organization, get your team onboarded by using the Members section to invite your developers and start collaborating right away.