Metabase

Application1024MB+ RAM

Open-source business intelligence and analytics platform

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Deploy Metabase in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Metabase

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Self-Deploy Guide

DIY Metabase Deployment

Learn how to self-host Metabase with this hands-on deployment guide.

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/metabase
cd ~/apps/metabase

Set Up Container Configuration

Set up the container stack using this Docker Compose configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  metabase:
    image: metabase/metabase:latest
    container_name: metabase
    hostname: metabase
    ports:
      - "3000:3000"
    environment:
      MB_DB_TYPE: postgres
      MB_DB_DBNAME: metabaseappdb
      MB_DB_PORT: 5432
      MB_DB_USER: metabase
      MB_DB_PASS: <your-db-password>
      MB_DB_HOST: postgres
    volumes:
      - /dev/urandom:/dev/random:ro
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      postgres:
        condition: service_healthy
    healthcheck:
      test: curl --fail -I http://localhost:3000/api/health || exit 1
      interval: 15s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 5

  postgres:
    image: postgres:16
    container_name: metabase-postgres
    hostname: postgres
    environment:
      POSTGRES_USER: metabase
      POSTGRES_DB: metabaseappdb
      POSTGRES_PASSWORD: <your-db-password>
    volumes:
      - postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    restart: unless-stopped
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD-SHELL", "pg_isready -U metabase -d metabaseappdb"]
      interval: 10s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 5
      start_period: 30s

volumes:
  postgres_data:

Setup Variables

PORTHost port to expose(default: 3000)

DB_PASSWORDDatabase password

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 3000/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3000

Skip the Terminal

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Let Server Compass handle the complexity. Deploy Metabase with a simple, intuitive interface.

Visual configuration UI
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Automatic SSL setup
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Built-in monitoring
One-click rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Configure site settings

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Metabase FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Metabase

How do I deploy Metabase with Server Compass?

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

Metabase 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 Metabase data?

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

How do I update Metabase to the latest version?

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

Is Metabase free to self-host?

Metabase 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.