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Baserow
Development512MB+ RAM
Open-source no-code database and Airtable alternative
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Deploy Baserow in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Baserow
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy Baserow on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Baserow template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted no-code database platform on your VPS, then verify the Baserow web UI in a browser.
About 7 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for Baserow
Use the template picker search to find Baserow in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Baserow template
Choose the Baserow template. Server Compass fills the Baserow web service, public URL, Django secret key, database password, and Redis password.
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Step 5Review the Baserow settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named baserow-demo and used host port 4000.
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Step 6Deploy Baserow
Review the generated environment values, confirm the port is available, and click Deploy Now.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Baserow image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Baserow is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Baserow app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Baserow in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Baserow web UI confirms the stack is reachable.
After Baserow Opens
- Create the first Baserow admin account before production use.
- Configure HTTPS, workspace permissions, SMTP, database settings, and integration credentials before production use.
- Add a domain and HTTPS before exposing Baserow to users.
- Back up the Baserow data volume before relying on it for production databases.
Baserow deployment questions
What does the Baserow template deploy?
It deploys the Baserow all-in-one service with a persistent data volume.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial verified Baserow on host port 4000, which maps to the Baserow web service on container port 80.
Why does the guide stop at the first-run web UI?
The tutorial verifies the clean Baserow first-run web UI because admin setup, workspaces, tables, and external integrations depend on the production server.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Baserow template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
CLI Deployment
Deploy Baserow Yourself
Want full control? Here's how to deploy Baserow yourself using Docker Compose.
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Log into Your Server
Access your server's command line by opening a terminal and running the SSH command below.
terminal
# SSH into your server
ssh root@your-server-ip
# Using a custom SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa root@your-server-ipFirst time? Need Docker? Install it: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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Prepare the Install Location
Set up the folder structure for your Docker deployment.
terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/baserow
cd ~/apps/baserow3
Create docker-compose.yml
Set up your Docker Compose file with this configuration:
docker-compose.yml
services:
baserow:
image: baserow/baserow:2.0.6
ports:
- "4000:80"
environment:
- BASEROW_PUBLIC_URL=<your-baserow-public-url>
- BASEROW_CADDY_ADDRESSES=:80
- SECRET_KEY=<your-secret-key>
- DATABASE_PASSWORD=<your-database-password>
- REDIS_PASSWORD=<your-redis-password>
volumes:
- baserow_data:/baserow/data
restart: unless-stopped
volumes:
baserow_data:
Required Settings
PORTHost port to expose(default: 4000)BASEROW_PUBLIC_URLPublic URLSECRET_KEYDjango secret keyDATABASE_PASSWORDDatabase passwordREDIS_PASSWORDRedis password4
Run the Deployment
Start all services defined in your compose file.
terminal
# Start the containers in detached mode
docker compose up -d
# Check if containers are running
docker compose ps
# View logs
docker compose logs -f5
Configure Network Access
Open the port so you can access the application externally.
terminal
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 4000/tcp
sudo ufw reload
# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:4000Skip the Terminal
Want one-click deploys? Try Server Compass.
Skip the terminal and deploy Baserow with a visual interface. Configure everything with clicks, not commands.
- Visual configuration UI
- One-click deployment
- Automatic SSL setup
- Zero-downtime updates
- Built-in monitoring
- One-click rollbacks
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After Deployment
After deploying Baserow with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Create your account
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Create your first database
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Baserow FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Baserow
How do I deploy Baserow with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Baserow from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.
What are the system requirements for Baserow?
Baserow requires a minimum of 512MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.
Can I migrate my existing Baserow data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Baserow backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Baserow to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Baserow image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Baserow free to self-host?
Baserow is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.
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