FerretDB

Database512MB+ RAM

MongoDB-compatible database built on PostgreSQL

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Deploy FerretDB in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select FerretDB

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Terminal Deployment

FerretDB CLI Deployment

Deploy FerretDB the traditional way with SSH and Docker Compose.

Start a Secure Shell Session

Open your terminal and connect to your server. Replace the IP address with your VPS IP.

terminal

# SSH into your server
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Using a custom SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa root@your-server-ip

First time? Need Docker? Install it: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Prepare Your Workspace

Set up a clean directory for your application.

terminal

# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/ferretdb
cd ~/apps/ferretdb

Set Up Container Configuration

Set up the container stack using this Docker Compose configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  ferretdb:
    image: ferretdb/ferretdb:latest
    ports:
      - "27017:27017"
    environment:
      - FERRETDB_POSTGRESQL_URL=postgres://ferret:<your-postgres-password>@postgres:5432/ferretdb
    depends_on:
      postgres:
        condition: service_healthy
    restart: unless-stopped

  postgres:
    image: postgres:16-alpine
    environment:
      - POSTGRES_USER=ferret
      - POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-postgres-password>
      - POSTGRES_DB=ferretdb
    volumes:
      - postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    restart: unless-stopped
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD-SHELL", "pg_isready -U ferret -d ferretdb"]
      interval: 10s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 5

volumes:
  postgres_data:

Deployment Settings

PORTMongoDB port(default: 27017)

POSTGRES_USERUser(default: ferret)

POSTGRES_PASSWORDPassword

POSTGRES_DBDatabase(default: ferretdb)

Bring Up the Application

Launch your application stack in the background.

terminal

# Start the containers in detached mode
docker compose up -d

# Check if containers are running
docker compose ps

# View logs
docker compose logs -f

Configure Firewall

Configure your firewall to permit external connections.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 27017/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:27017

Skip the Terminal

Prefer a visual interface? Use Server Compass.

Server Compass makes deploying FerretDB effortless. Visual setup, one-click deploy, done.

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 FerretDB with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Connect with mongosh or MongoDB drivers

Create collections (stored as PostgreSQL tables)

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

FerretDB FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting FerretDB

How do I deploy FerretDB with Server Compass?

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

FerretDB 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 FerretDB data?

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

How do I update FerretDB to the latest version?

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

Is FerretDB free to self-host?

FerretDB 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.