PostHog

Application2048MB+ RAM

Product analytics with session recordings and feature flags

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Deploy PostHog in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select PostHog

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Manual Deployment Guide

Manual PostHog Setup

For terminal enthusiasts: deploy PostHog manually with these simple steps.

Connect to Your Remote Server

Begin by establishing a secure connection to your server through the terminal.

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

Set Up Your App Folder

Create a dedicated folder for your application files.

terminal

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

Set Up Docker Compose

Create the following docker-compose.yml in your project directory:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  posthog:
    image: posthog/posthog:latest
    ports:
      - "8000:8000"
    environment:
      - DATABASE_URL=postgres://posthog:<your-db-password>@db:5432/posthog
      - REDIS_URL=redis://redis:6379
      - SECRET_KEY=<your-secret-key>
      - SITE_URL=<your-site-url>
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - db
      - redis
      - clickhouse

  db:
    image: postgres:16-alpine
    environment:
      - POSTGRES_USER=posthog
      - POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - POSTGRES_DB=posthog
    volumes:
      - postgres_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    restart: unless-stopped

  redis:
    image: redis:7-alpine
    restart: unless-stopped

  clickhouse:
    image: clickhouse/clickhouse-server:latest
    volumes:
      - clickhouse_data:/var/lib/clickhouse
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  postgres_data:
  clickhouse_data:

Environment Configuration

PORTHost port(default: 8000)

SITE_URLSite URL

SECRET_KEYSecret key

DB_PASSWORDDB password

Spin Up the Stack

Run Docker Compose to launch your application.

terminal

# Launch the stack
docker compose up -d

# Verify container status
docker compose ps

# Follow the logs
docker compose logs --follow

Open the Application Port

Configure UFW to allow traffic to your application.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8000/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8000

Skip the Terminal

Make it simple with Server Compass.

Deploy PostHog without touching the command line. Server Compass gives you a clean UI for one-click deployments.

No terminal required
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Rolling deployments
Health monitoring
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After Deployment

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

Create admin account

Create project

Install tracking snippet

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

PostHog FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting PostHog

How do I deploy PostHog with Server Compass?

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

PostHog requires a minimum of 2048MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 4096MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing PostHog data?

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

How do I update PostHog to the latest version?

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

Is PostHog free to self-host?

PostHog 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.