# Deploy Laravel with Queues, Scheduler and Redis (No Extra Servers)

Run Laravel in production with queue workers, the scheduler, Redis and MySQL or PostgreSQL in one deploy: no Supervisor config, no cron entry, no extra server.

URL: https://blog.dockhosting.dev/deploy-laravel-queues-scheduler-redis
Published: 2026-10-28 · Updated: 2026-10-28 · Author: Doughmi ILYAS

## Summary

- Each deploy runs composer install, artisan migrate and config:cache, then starts a queue worker and the scheduler.
- Attach managed MySQL or PostgreSQL plus Redis; QUEUE_CONNECTION and cache settings are set for you.
- Use Hobby ($4/mo) or higher in production: Free apps sleep, so scheduled tasks wouldn't run on time.

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A real Laravel app is more than PHP-FPM. You need a **queue worker** for emails and jobs, the **scheduler** for `schedule:run`, **Redis** for cache and queues, and a **database**.

On shared hosting you usually get PHP-FPM and nothing else. On a VPS you write Supervisor configs and crontabs yourself and look after the server. This guide shows how to get all four pieces from one deploy.

## What a deploy does for Laravel

DockHosting recognizes Laravel by its `artisan` file. On every deploy it:

1. Runs `composer install`.
2. Runs `php artisan migrate`.
3. Runs `php artisan config:cache`.
4. Starts the web server: production PHP-FPM with opcache and tuned workers.
5. Starts a **managed queue worker**.
6. Runs the **scheduler** (`schedule:run`).

Common extensions are preinstalled: gd, curl, mbstring, pdo and redis.

## 1. Prepare the app

Make sure your production config comes from the environment, which is Laravel's default. Check that `config/database.php` reads `DB_URL` or `DATABASE_URL`, or the `DB_*` variables, and doesn't contain hard-coded values.

Add your `APP_KEY` as a secret in the dashboard. Generate one locally:

```bash
php artisan key:generate --show
```

Set `APP_ENV=production` and `APP_DEBUG=false`. Leaving debug on in production leaks stack traces and environment details.

## 2. Install the CLI and deploy

```bash
# macOS / Linux
curl -fsSL https://cli.dockhosting.dev/install.sh | sh

# Windows (PowerShell)
irm https://cli.dockhosting.dev/install.ps1 | iex

dock login
dock deploy
```

You get a live `https://<project>.dockhosting.cloud` URL with HTTPS. To deploy on every push instead, connect your GitHub repository from the dashboard.

## 3. Attach MySQL (or PostgreSQL) and Redis

From the dashboard, create a managed **MySQL**, **MariaDB** or **PostgreSQL** database and a managed **Redis**, then attach both to the project.

- The database connection string arrives as `DATABASE_URL`.
- Redis arrives as `REDIS_URL`, and `QUEUE_CONNECTION` and the cache settings are set automatically.

Both are reached over a private network, with no public port. Redis gets daily backups on paid plans as well, so jobs that are still queued aren't lost.

## 4. Write a job and a schedule

Nothing here is specific to DockHosting. It's standard Laravel, and it runs as-is:

```php
// app/Jobs/SendWelcomeEmail.php
class SendWelcomeEmail implements ShouldQueue
{
    use Queueable;

    public function __construct(public User $user) {}

    public function handle(): void
    {
        Mail::to($this->user)->send(new WelcomeMail($this->user));
    }
}

// Dispatch it from a controller
SendWelcomeEmail::dispatch($user);
```

```php
// routes/console.php (Laravel 11)
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Schedule;

Schedule::command('reports:daily')->dailyAt('06:00');
Schedule::job(new PruneOldSessions)->hourly();
```

The managed worker picks up the job from Redis, and the scheduler runs your tasks on time. You don't need a Supervisor file or a crontab line.

## 5. Logs and restarts

```bash
dock logs      # build, web and app logs
dock restart   # e.g. after changing environment variables
```

Run a quick query against your database with `dock db sql`.

## Custom domain and always-on

On the Free plan, apps sleep when idle and wake on the next request. That's fine for a demo, but not when a scheduler has to fire at 06:00. For production Laravel, use **Hobby** ($4/month, always on, your own domain) or **Pro** ($9/month, 5 custom domains, database admin panels). HTTPS certificates are issued and renewed automatically for custom domains too.

## How it compares

| | Shared hosting | VPS + control panel | DockHosting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queue worker | Usually not available | You configure Supervisor | Managed |
| Scheduler | Sometimes, via cPanel cron | You add the crontab | Managed |
| Redis | Rarely | You install it | One click |
| Server upkeep | Host's | Yours | Platform's |
| Pricing | Per site | Server + panel | Flat: Free, $4, $9, $19 |

See the [Laravel hosting page](https://dockhosting.dev/laravel) for details, or check how to [connect any app to managed PostgreSQL](/connect-app-to-managed-postgresql).

## FAQ

### Which Laravel and PHP versions are supported?

Laravel 10.x and 11.x on PHP 8.2 and 8.3. The PHP version follows the constraint in your composer.json.

### Do I need to configure Supervisor or cron for Laravel?

No. Each deploy starts a managed queue worker and runs the scheduler (schedule:run) for you. Queues and the scheduler are platform features, not extra servers.

### Does php artisan migrate run automatically?

Yes. Deploys run composer install, artisan migrate and config:cache before the new release takes traffic.

### How much does Laravel hosting cost?

There's a Free plan with 2 projects and 1 database. Paid plans are flat: Hobby $4/month, Pro $9/month, Team $19/month (unlimited projects). There's no per-site or per-visitor fee.