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Formbricks
Application512MB+ RAM
Open-source survey and feedback platform
surveysfeedbackforms
Deploy Formbricks in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Formbricks
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 Formbricks on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Formbricks template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted open-source survey and feedback platform with PostgreSQL on your VPS, then verify the Formbricks 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 Formbricks
Use the template picker search to find Formbricks in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Formbricks template
Choose the Formbricks template. Server Compass fills the Formbricks image, host port, public URL, generated secrets, and PostgreSQL data volume.
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Step 5Review the Formbricks settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named formbricks-demo and used host port 3001.
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Step 6Deploy Formbricks
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 Formbricks image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Formbricks is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Formbricks app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Formbricks in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Formbricks web UI confirms the site is reachable.
After Formbricks Opens
- Create the first Formbricks account before production use.
- Configure surveys, HTTPS, email, and user access before production use.
- Add a domain and HTTPS before exposing the survey dashboard to users.
- Back up the Formbricks PostgreSQL volume before relying on it for production surveys.
Formbricks deployment questions
What does the Formbricks template deploy?
It deploys Formbricks with PostgreSQL backing services plus persistent database volumes.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 3001, which maps to the Formbricks web server inside the container on the same port.
Why does the guide stop at the first-run web UI?
The tutorial verifies the clean first-run web UI because real surveys, users, integrations, and access rules depend on the production server.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Formbricks template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Do It Yourself
Deploy Formbricks via Command Line
Prefer the command line? Follow this step-by-step guide to deploy Formbricks manually on your VPS.
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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-ipFirst time? Need Docker? Install it: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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Prepare Your Workspace
Set up a clean directory for your application.
terminal
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/formbricks
cd ~/apps/formbricks3
Set Up Container Configuration
Set up the container stack using this Docker Compose configuration:
docker-compose.yml
services:
formbricks:
image: formbricks/formbricks:latest
ports:
- "3000:3000"
environment:
- DATABASE_URL=postgresql://formbricks:<your-db-password>@db:5432/formbricks
- NEXTAUTH_SECRET=<your-nextauth-secret>
- NEXTAUTH_URL=<your-nextauth-url>
- ENCRYPTION_KEY=<your-encryption-key>
restart: unless-stopped
depends_on:
- db
db:
image: pgvector/pgvector:pg16
environment:
- POSTGRES_USER=formbricks
- POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
- POSTGRES_DB=formbricks
volumes:
- postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
restart: unless-stopped
volumes:
postgres_data:
Configuration Variables
PORTHost port(default: 3000)NEXTAUTH_URLPublic URLNEXTAUTH_SECRETNextAuth secretENCRYPTION_KEYEncryption keyDB_PASSWORDDB password4
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 -f5
Configure Firewall
Configure your firewall to permit external connections.
terminal
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 3000/tcp
sudo ufw reload
# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3000Skip the Terminal
Prefer a visual interface? Use Server Compass.
Deploy Formbricks with a beautiful UI instead. No SSH, no YAML editing, no terminal commands. Just click, configure, and deploy in under 3 minutes.
- 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 Formbricks with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Create account
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Create surveys
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Formbricks FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Formbricks
How do I deploy Formbricks with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Formbricks 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 Formbricks?
Formbricks 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 Formbricks data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Formbricks backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Formbricks to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Formbricks image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Formbricks free to self-host?
Formbricks 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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