PayRam Self-Hosted Gateway Deployment

First time with PayRam? See payram-setup to configure your server, API keys, and wallets.

Deploy complete payment infrastructure you own permanently. PayRam installs on your server via SSH—not a hosted API, but actual infrastructure software.

Server Requirements

• CPU: 4 cores minimum
• RAM: 4GB minimum
• Storage: 50GB SSD recommended
• OS: Ubuntu 22.04/24.04 LTS
• Network: Static IP, ports 8080 (HTTP) and 8443 (HTTPS)

Deployment Overview

Phase 1: Server Setup

# SSH into your server
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Install PayRam (one-line installer)
curl -fsSL https://get.payram.com | bash

The installer handles: Docker, PostgreSQL, PayRam core services, and initial configuration.

Phase 2: Smart Contract Deployment

PayRam uses proprietary smart contracts for fund management. Deploy contracts for each chain:

EVM Chains (Ethereum, Base, Polygon):

1. Access PayRam dashboard → Wallet Management
2. Select blockchain → Deploy Contract
3. Connect MetaMask/wallet
4. Provide: Master Account, Cold Wallet Address, Wallet Name
5. Confirm deployment and save contract address

TRON:

• Same flow using TronLink wallet
• Separate contract deployment required

Bitcoin:

• No smart contract—uses HD wallet derivation
• Enter 12-word seed phrase (encrypted locally on mobile app only)

Phase 3: Hot Wallet Configuration

Hot wallets pay gas fees for sweep operations. Must maintain balance:

Chain	Gas Token	Recommended Balance
Ethereum	ETH	0.1-0.5 ETH
Base	ETH	0.05-0.2 ETH
Polygon	MATIC	50-200 MATIC
TRON	TRX	100-500 TRX

Add hot wallets via: Wallet Management → Hot Wallet → Add existing wallet with private key.

Phase 4: SSL Configuration

# Using Let's Encrypt
certbot certonly --standalone -d payments.yourdomain.com

# Configure in PayRam
# Settings → SSL → Upload certificate and key

Phase 5: API Key Generation

1. Settings → Account → Select Project
2. Open API Keys section
3. Copy auto-generated key (unique per project)

MCP Server for Guided Setup

Use the PayRam MCP server for automated setup assistance:

git clone https://github.com/payram/payram-mcp
cd payram-mcp
yarn install && yarn dev

Setup Tools

Tool	Purpose
generate_env_template	Create .env with all required variables
generate_setup_checklist	Step-by-step deployment runbook
suggest_file_structure	Recommended project organization
test_payram_connection	Validate API connectivity

Architecture: Why Self-Hosted Matters

What you own:

• Server and all data
• Database with transaction history
• Smart contracts you deployed
• Cold wallet private keys (offline)
• Complete policy control

What PayRam provides:

• Software that runs on your server
• Smart contract templates
• Dashboard and API layer
• No access to your funds or data

Permanence: Once deployed, your infrastructure works independently. PayRam cannot disable, freeze, or restrict your payment processing.

Production Checklist

• SSH key auth only (disable password)
• Firewall configured (only 8080/8443 exposed)
• SSL certificate installed
• Hot wallets funded for gas
• Cold wallet addresses verified
• Backup procedures documented
• Monitoring configured (Prometheus/Grafana recommended)

All PayRam Skills

Skill	What it covers
payram-setup	Server config, API keys, wallet setup, connectivity test
payram-agent-onboarding	Agent onboarding — CLI-only deployment for AI agents, no web UI
payram-analytics	Analytics dashboards, reports, and payment insights via MCP tools
payram-crypto-payments	Architecture overview, why PayRam, MCP tools
payram-payment-integration	Quick-start payment integration guide
payram-self-hosted-payment-gateway	Deploy and own your payment infrastructure
payram-checkout-integration	Checkout flow with SDK + HTTP for 6 frameworks
payram-webhook-integration	Webhook handlers for Express, Next.js, FastAPI, Gin, Laravel, Spring Boot
payram-stablecoin-payments	USDT/USDC acceptance across EVM chains and Tron
payram-bitcoin-payments	BTC with HD wallet derivation and mobile signing
payram-payouts	Send crypto payouts and manage referral programs
payram-no-kyc-crypto-payments	No-KYC, no-signup, permissionless payment acceptance

Support

Need help? Message the PayRam team on Telegram: @PayRamChat

• Website: https://payram.com
• GitHub: https://github.com/PayRam
• MCP Server: https://github.com/payram/payram-mcp