CloudBeaver

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Web-based database management tool supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, and more

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Deploy CloudBeaver in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select CloudBeaver

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Step-by-step deployment guide

Deploy CloudBeaver on a VPS with Server Compass

Use the CloudBeaver template in Server Compass to deploy a web-based multi-database administration tool on your VPS, then verify the login screen in a browser.

About 10 minutesBrowser verified

Step 1

Open the server Apps tab

Select the tutorial-vps VPS, open the Apps tab, and start a new app deployment. Keep sensitive server details hidden before capturing or sharing screenshots.

Server Compass Apps tab before creating a CloudBeaver app

Step 2

Choose an app template

Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.

Choosing to deploy an app from a Server Compass template

Step 3

Search for CloudBeaver

Use the template picker search to find CloudBeaver in the Server Compass template catalog.

Searching for CloudBeaver in the Server Compass template picker

Step 4

Select the CloudBeaver template

Choose the CloudBeaver template. Server Compass fills the CloudBeaver service, persistent workspace volume, and web port.

CloudBeaver template selected in Server Compass

Step 5

Review the CloudBeaver settings

Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named cloudbeaver-demo and used host port 8978.

Reviewing CloudBeaver project settings and compose services

Step 6

Deploy CloudBeaver

Review the generated compose settings, confirm the web port is available, and click Deploy Now.

Reviewing CloudBeaver environment variables and port before deployment

Step 7

Watch the deployment progress

Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the CloudBeaver image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.

Server Compass deploying the CloudBeaver template on the VPS

Step 8

Confirm CloudBeaver is running

After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the CloudBeaver app is marked Running with its application URL available.

CloudBeaver template running in the Server Compass Apps tab

Step 9

Open CloudBeaver in the browser

Click Open Application or open the application URL in a browser. The CloudBeaver initial setup screen confirms the web database administration interface is reachable.

The deployed CloudBeaver setup screen loaded in a browser

After CloudBeaver Opens

Do not expose CloudBeaver directly to the public internet without HTTPS, strong database credentials, and an additional access-control layer.
Use a VPN, IP allowlist, or authenticated reverse proxy for production database administration.
Register only intended database servers inside CloudBeaver and store database credentials carefully.
Keep the CloudBeaver image updated for security fixes.
Use least-privilege database users instead of superuser credentials for routine administration.

Verified Result

The CloudBeaver web UI loaded successfully in a browser.

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CloudBeaver deployment questions

What does the CloudBeaver template deploy?

It deploys the CloudBeaver container with a persistent `/opt/cloudbeaver/workspace` data volume.

Which port did the tutorial use?

The tutorial used host port 8978, which maps to the CloudBeaver web UI on container port 8978.

Why does the browser verification stop at the first web UI screen?

A fresh CloudBeaver deployment is considered reachable when the initial setup screen loads. The tutorial does not create or publish an admin password.

Should this become a blog post?

No. The deployment guide should live on the CloudBeaver template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.

Why Self-Host CloudBeaver?

CloudBeaver is a web-based database management tool supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and more. Self-hosting gives your team a shared database admin interface without installing desktop clients or exposing database ports.

Web-based management for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and more

Team access to databases without installing desktop tools

No need to expose database ports — CloudBeaver connects internally

Visual query editor with syntax highlighting and auto-complete

User management with role-based access to different databases

CloudBeaver vs Alternatives

CloudBeaver vs PgAdmin

PgAdmin is PostgreSQL-only. CloudBeaver supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and many other databases in one interface.

CloudBeaver vs phpMyAdmin

phpMyAdmin is MySQL-only. CloudBeaver provides a modern UI supporting multiple database types.

CloudBeaver vs DBeaver

DBeaver is desktop-only. CloudBeaver provides the same multi-database support as a web application accessible from any browser.

Why Deploy CloudBeaver with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys CloudBeaver on the same Docker network as your databases, enabling internal connections without exposing ports. Team members access it through the web — no desktop client needed.

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After Deployment

After deploying CloudBeaver with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Complete the setup wizard

Add database connections

Start querying and managing databases

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

CloudBeaver FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting CloudBeaver

How do I deploy CloudBeaver with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select CloudBeaver 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 CloudBeaver?

CloudBeaver requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing CloudBeaver data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard CloudBeaver backup and restore procedures.

How do I update CloudBeaver to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest CloudBeaver image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is CloudBeaver free to self-host?

CloudBeaver 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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