InfluxDB

Database512MB+ RAM

Time-series database for metrics, events, and real-time analytics

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Deploy InfluxDB in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select InfluxDB

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Terminal Deployment

InfluxDB CLI Deployment

Deploy InfluxDB the traditional way with SSH and Docker Compose.

Access Your VPS via Terminal

Open a terminal session and log into your VPS. Replace the placeholder with your actual IP.

terminal

# Connect via SSH
ssh root@your-vps-ip

# Alternative with key file
ssh -i /path/to/key root@your-vps-ip

First time? Make sure Docker is installed on your VPS. Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Set Up Project Folder

Create a workspace for your deployment files.

terminal

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

Create the Compose File

Configure your containers with this Docker Compose setup:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  influxdb:
    image: influxdb:2-alpine
    ports:
      - "8086:8086"
    environment:
      - DOCKER_INFLUXDB_INIT_MODE=setup
      - DOCKER_INFLUXDB_INIT_USERNAME=admin
      - DOCKER_INFLUXDB_INIT_PASSWORD=<your-influx-password>
      - DOCKER_INFLUXDB_INIT_ORG=myorg
      - DOCKER_INFLUXDB_INIT_BUCKET=mybucket
      - DOCKER_INFLUXDB_INIT_ADMIN_TOKEN=<your-influx-token>
    volumes:
      - influxdb_data:/var/lib/influxdb2
      - influxdb_config:/etc/influxdb2
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  influxdb_data:
  influxdb_config:

Deployment Settings

PORTHost port(default: 8086)

INFLUX_USERUsername(default: admin)

INFLUX_PASSWORDPassword

INFLUX_ORGOrganization(default: myorg)

INFLUX_BUCKETBucket(default: mybucket)

INFLUX_TOKENAPI token

Deploy Your Stack

Spin up the containers and verify the deployment.

terminal

# Start all services
docker compose up -d

# List running containers
docker compose ps

# Watch the logs
docker compose logs -f

Update Firewall Settings

Allow incoming traffic on the application port.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8086/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8086

Skip the Terminal

Skip the terminal. Use Server Compass instead.

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

Beautiful interface
One-click deploys
Let's Encrypt SSL
Zero downtime
Container monitoring
Easy rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Access UI

Create buckets for different data

Set up Telegraf for data collection

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

InfluxDB FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting InfluxDB

How do I deploy InfluxDB with Server Compass?

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

InfluxDB 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 InfluxDB data?

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

How do I update InfluxDB to the latest version?

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

Is InfluxDB free to self-host?

InfluxDB 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.