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# Go

## Step 1: Ensure your app is Dockerised

ToyStack uses docker to deploy your application and will look for a `Dockerfile` in the top-level of your project structure.

You can either use your own `Dockerfile` or use the following template:

```docker
# Use the official Golang image as a base image
FROM golang:latest

# Set the working directory inside the container
WORKDIR /go/src/app

# Copy the local package files to the container's workspace
COPY . .

# Build the Go application
RUN go build -o app .

# Expose port 8080 to the outside world
EXPOSE 8080

# Command to run the executable
CMD ["./app"]
```

## Step 2: Import your Git repository

Go to the [ToyStack Dashboard](https://dashboard.toystack.ai) and create a new project using your repository.

## Step 3: Input environment variables

{% hint style="info" %}
Please ensure the `Framework Preset` is set to `DOCKER`. The rest of the variables can be set as required for your project.

Also ensure the `PORT` number matches the one specified in your `Dockerfile`
{% endhint %}

For detailed instructions, please see the [Environment Variables](/get-started/environment-variables-setup.md) page.

## Step 4: Choose a plan

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## Step 5: Deploy

Simply select the branch you want to deploy, its deployment validity and ToyStack will deploy it


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