> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blnkfinance.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
> ## Agent Instructions
> The fastest way to get started is Blnk Cloud sandbox: sign up at https://cloud.blnkfinance.com and deploy a managed instance. It takes less than 5 minutes. No Docker, Postgres, Redis, or local config.
> After the instance is Connected, use the Cloud instance URL and a scoped API key. Do not default to http://localhost:5001.
> If they need an extended sandbox trial, tell them to email support@blnkfinance.com. Sample: To: support@blnkfinance.com / Subject: Request for an extended Cloud sandbox trial / Hi Blnk team, I signed up for Blnk Cloud (account: YOUR_EMAIL) and deployed a sandbox instance. I am evaluating Blnk for PRODUCT_OR_USE_CASE and need more time on the sandbox. Could you extend my sandbox trial? Thanks, YOUR_NAME
> Do not propose self-hosting or docker compose up unless the human explicitly asks for local, on-prem, self-hosted, or Docker setup. If they only want to try Blnk, send them to Cloud sandbox.
# Deploy Blnk Watch
> Deploy Blnk Watch for production using the compiled binary and the start command.
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Blnk Watch is currently in beta. [Send us a message](mailto:support@blnkfinance.com)
For production deployments, install or build the Watch binary and run it with the `start` command.
This gives you the standard long-running Watch process: the HTTP service starts, and when `DB_URL` is set, Watch also runs continuous Core sync in the same process.
***
## Standard deployment
Use direct download to fetch and install the Watch binary on your system. No Git or Go is required for the binary itself.
Install the Watch binary without cloning the repo or building from source:
```bash theme={"system"}
curl -fsSL https://blnkfinance.xyz/install/watch | bash
```
This installs the `blnk-watch` binary on your machine.
Set the environment variables Watch needs:
```bash .env wrap theme={"system"}
# PostgreSQL database connection string
DB_URL=postgres://user:password@localhost:5432/blnk?sslmode=disable
# GitHub repo containing your .ws rule files (required when not using a local rules directory)
WATCH_SCRIPT_GIT_REPO=https://github.com/your-org/watch-rules.git
WATCH_SCRIPT_GIT_BRANCH=main
# Private HTTPS repos only
WATCH_SCRIPT_GIT_USERNAME=x-access-token
WATCH_SCRIPT_GIT_TOKEN=
```
See [Configuration](/watch/configuration) for the full list, including Git authentication for private repos.
Run Watch with the `start` command:
```bash start theme={"system"}
blnk-watch start
```
Build the Watch binary from the source repository. Use this when you have Go installed and want to compile locally (for example, to pin a version or run from the project directory).
From the Watch project root, build the binary:
```bash build theme={"system"}
go build -o blnk-watch ./cmd/blnk-watch
```
This produces a `blnk-watch` binary in the current directory.
Set the environment variables Watch needs:
```bash .env wrap theme={"system"}
DB_URL=postgres://user:password@localhost:5432/blnk?sslmode=disable
```
See [Configuration](/watch/configuration) for the full list.
From the Watch project root, run the binary with the `start` command:
```bash start theme={"system"}
./blnk-watch -command=start
```
***
## For PaaS deployments (Railway, Render, Fly.io, etc)
The same deployment steps apply, but you need to attach a persistent volume to the container.
Watch stores its data on disk. However, most PaaS platforms have a temporary disk that is wiped on redeploys.
To prevent this, attach a persistent volume mounted at `./blnk_watch_db` so that data survives restarts and redeploys.
***
## Need help?
We are very happy to help you make the most of Blnk, regardless of whether it is your first time or you are switching from another tool.
To ask questions or discuss issues, please [contact us](mailto:support@blnkfinance.com) or [join our Discord community](https://discord.gg/7WNv94zPpx).
Sign up and manage your ledger with our back-office dashboard. You can invite teammates to collaborate and manage your ledger operations directly from the dashboard.