diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci-cd.yml b/.github/workflows/ci-cd.yml
index aca6f2d..3212c69 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci-cd.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci-cd.yml
@@ -103,3 +103,25 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Deployed to Docker Hub
         run: echo "Deployed to Docker Hub"
+
+  deploy:
+    name: Deploy to VPS
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    needs: build-and-push
+
+    steps:
+      - name: Deploy via SSH
+        uses: appleboy/ssh-action@v1.0.3
+        with:
+          host: ${{ secrets.SERVER_HOST }}
+          username: ${{ secrets.SERVER_USER }}
+          key: ${{ secrets.SERVER_SSH_KEY }}
+          port: 22
+          script: |
+            cd ~/notifierapi
+
+            sudo docker compose pull
+
+            sudo docker compose up -d
+
+            sudo docker image prune -f
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 44cf4f2..54de961 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,5 +1,13 @@
 # 📢 NotifierAPI Backend
 
+![Node.js](https://img.shields.io/badge/Node.js-339933?style=flat-square&logo=nodedotjs&logoColor=white)
+![Express](https://img.shields.io/badge/Express-000000?style=flat-square&logo=express&logoColor=white)
+![Prisma](https://img.shields.io/badge/Prisma-2D3748?style=flat-square&logo=prisma&logoColor=white)
+![PostgreSQL](https://img.shields.io/badge/PostgreSQL-316192?style=flat-square&logo=postgresql&logoColor=white)
+![Redis](https://img.shields.io/badge/Redis-DC382D?style=flat-square&logo=redis&logoColor=white)
+![Azure](https://img.shields.io/badge/Azure-0078D4?style=flat-square&logo=microsoftazure&logoColor=white)
+![Docker](https://img.shields.io/badge/Docker-2496ED?style=flat-square&logo=docker&logoColor=white)
+
 A robust, enterprise-grade Node.js backend API for managing user authentication, announcements, and notifications. Built with **Express.js** and **Prisma ORM**, this system is engineered for high availability, security, and scalability. It is fully **deployed and hosted on Microsoft Azure**, leveraging cloud-native features for optimal performance.
 
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