# Coolify Deployment — Quick Steps

## 1. Upload the project
Put this folder in a Git repository, or upload it to the server where Coolify can build it.

## 2. Create the Coolify application
Use **Dockerfile** deployment (simplest) or the included `docker-compose.yml`.

## 3. Set environment variables

```text
NODE_ENV=production
PORT=3000
ADMIN_PASSWORD=YOUR-LONG-UNIQUE-PASSWORD
DATA_DIR=/app/data
```

`ADMIN_PASSWORD` is required for the `/admin` sponsor manager. Do not leave it as `changeme`.

## 4. Persist `/app/data`
Create a persistent volume mounted at:

```text
/app/data
```

This preserves the sponsor queue and settings across deployments/restarts.

## 5. Add the domain
Attach your chosen domain/subdomain in Coolify and point it to container port `3000`.

Suggested pattern:

```text
team.yourdomain.com
```

Coolify can handle the reverse proxy and TLS certificate.

## 6. Verify the public pages

- `/` — evergreen bridge page
- `/start` — live sponsor/onboarding page
- `/admin` — sponsor manager
- `/health` — returns `{ "ok": true }`

## 7. Configure before advertising
In `/admin`:

1. Confirm the current active sponsor.
2. Confirm the RM dApp referral base URL.
3. Set the team support/Telegram URL if desired.
4. Confirm Premium entry is 362 POL.
5. Open `/start` in an incognito window and click the join button to verify the final referral ID.

## 8. Normal rotation workflow

1. Current sponsor receives a verified direct.
2. In `/admin`, click **+1 Direct**.
3. When the second direct is verified, click **Qualified**.
4. The next waiting sponsor automatically becomes active.
5. `/start` changes immediately; advertising links do not change.

## Important
The app intentionally does not auto-rotate based on ad clicks. Always verify actual RM Circle placement before marking a sponsor qualified.