NocoDB

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Open-source Airtable alternative - turn any database into a smart spreadsheet

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Deploy NocoDB in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select NocoDB

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Manual Setup Guide

Set Up NocoDB from Terminal

Get your hands dirty: manual NocoDB deployment guide for developers.

Connect to Your VPS via SSH

Fire up your terminal application and establish a connection to your remote server.

terminal

# Access your VPS
ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

# With SSH key authentication
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-private-key root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

First time? Ensure Docker is installed first: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Initialize Project Folder

Create a folder to house your Docker Compose configuration.

terminal

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

Create Docker Configuration

Define your services in a docker-compose.yml file:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  nocodb:
    image: nocodb/nocodb:latest
    ports:
      - "8080:8080"
    environment:
      - NC_DB=pg://db:5432?u=nocodb&p=<your-db-password>&d=nocodb
      - NC_AUTH_JWT_SECRET=<your-jwt-secret>
      - NC_PUBLIC_URL=<your-nc-public-url>
      - NC_DISABLE_TELE=false
    volumes:
      - nocodb_data:/usr/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy

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

volumes:
  nocodb_data:
  db_data:

Environment Variables

PORTHost port to expose(default: 8080)

NC_PUBLIC_URLPublic URL

NC_DISABLE_TELEDisable telemetry (true/false)(default: false)

DB_NAMEDatabase name(default: nocodb)

DB_USERDatabase user(default: nocodb)

DB_PASSWORDDatabase password

Execute the Deployment

Start your containers and verify they're running correctly.

terminal

# Launch the stack
docker compose up -d

# Verify container status
docker compose ps

# Follow the logs
docker compose logs --follow

Allow Network Access

Update UFW rules to allow traffic on the application port.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8080/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8080

Skip the Terminal

Don't want to type commands? We've got you.

Why type commands when you can click? Deploy NocoDB the easy way with Server Compass.

No terminal required
Point-and-click setup
Auto SSL certificates
Rolling deployments
Health monitoring
Instant rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Create super admin account

Create your first base

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

NocoDB FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting NocoDB

How do I deploy NocoDB with Server Compass?

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

NocoDB requires a minimum of 256MB 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 NocoDB data?

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

How do I update NocoDB to the latest version?

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

Is NocoDB free to self-host?

NocoDB 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.