MySQL

Database512MB+ RAM

MySQL database with persistent storage

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Deploy MySQL in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select MySQL

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

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DIY MySQL Deployment

Learn how to self-host MySQL 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/mysql
cd ~/apps/mysql

Set Up Container Configuration

Set up the container stack using this Docker Compose configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  mysql:
    image: mysql:8
    ports:
      - "3306:3306"
    environment:
      - MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=<your-mysql-root-password>
      - MYSQL_DATABASE=app
      - MYSQL_USER=app
      - MYSQL_PASSWORD=<your-mysql-password>
    volumes:
      - mysql_data:/var/lib/mysql
    restart: unless-stopped
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD-SHELL", "mysqladmin ping -h localhost -u root -p$$MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD || exit 1"]
      interval: 10s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 5

volumes:
  mysql_data:

Setup Variables

PORTHost port to expose(default: 3306)

MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORDRoot password

MYSQL_DATABASEDatabase name(default: app)

MYSQL_USERDatabase username(default: app)

MYSQL_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 3306/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:3306

Skip the Terminal

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

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 MySQL with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Test database connection

Create additional users with specific privileges

Configure automated backup scripts

Set up monitoring and alerts

Optimize MySQL configuration for your workload

Review and apply security best practices

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

MySQL FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting MySQL

How do I deploy MySQL with Server Compass?

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

MySQL 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 MySQL data?

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

How do I update MySQL to the latest version?

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

Is MySQL free to self-host?

MySQL 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.