phpMyAdmin

Development128MB+ RAM

Web-based MySQL/MariaDB database management tool

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Deploy phpMyAdmin in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select phpMyAdmin

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Manual Setup Guide

Set Up phpMyAdmin from Terminal

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

Log into Your Server

Access your server's command line by opening a terminal and running the SSH command below.

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 the Install Location

Set up the folder structure for your Docker deployment.

terminal

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

Create docker-compose.yml

Set up your Docker Compose file with this configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  phpmyadmin:
    image: phpmyadmin:latest
    ports:
      - "8080:80"
    environment:
      - PMA_ARBITRARY=1
      - PMA_HOST=<your-pma-host>
      - PMA_PORT=3306
      - UPLOAD_LIMIT=100M
    restart: unless-stopped

Environment Variables

PORTHost port for phpMyAdmin web interface(default: 8080)

PMA_HOSTDatabase server hostname

PMA_PORTDatabase server port(default: 3306)

Run the Deployment

Start all services defined in your compose file.

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 Network Access

Open the port so you can access the application externally.

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

Want one-click deploys? Try Server Compass.

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

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 phpMyAdmin with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Open phpMyAdmin in browser

Enter your MySQL/MariaDB host, username, and password

Start managing your databases

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

phpMyAdmin FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting phpMyAdmin

How do I deploy phpMyAdmin with Server Compass?

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

phpMyAdmin requires a minimum of 128MB 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 phpMyAdmin data?

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

How do I update phpMyAdmin to the latest version?

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

Is phpMyAdmin free to self-host?

phpMyAdmin 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.