Redash

Application1024MB+ RAM

Query, visualize, and share data

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Deploy Redash in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Redash

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Command Line Setup

Install Redash Manually

Set up Redash yourself using Docker Compose and the command line.

Remote into Your Server

Initiate a secure shell connection to your server using the command below.

terminal

# Connect to your VPS
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Or with a specific SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-key root@your-server-ip

First time? Docker required! Install it with: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Create the App Directory

Organize your deployment by creating a dedicated project folder.

terminal

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

Write Your docker-compose.yml

Create a new docker-compose.yml file and paste this configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  redash:
    image: redash/redash:latest
    ports:
      - "5000:5000"
    command: server
    environment:
      - REDASH_DATABASE_URL=postgresql://redash:<your-db-password>@db:5432/redash
      - REDASH_REDIS_URL=redis://redis:6379/0
      - REDASH_SECRET_KEY=<your-secret-key>
      - REDASH_COOKIE_SECRET=<your-cookie-secret>
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - db
      - redis

  scheduler:
    image: redash/redash:latest
    command: scheduler
    environment:
      - REDASH_DATABASE_URL=postgresql://redash:<your-db-password>@db:5432/redash
      - REDASH_REDIS_URL=redis://redis:6379/0
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - db
      - redis

  worker:
    image: redash/redash:latest
    command: worker
    environment:
      - REDASH_DATABASE_URL=postgresql://redash:<your-db-password>@db:5432/redash
      - REDASH_REDIS_URL=redis://redis:6379/0
      - QUEUES=queries,scheduled_queries,celery
      - WORKERS_COUNT=2
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - db
      - redis

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

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

volumes:
  postgres_data:

Configuration Options

PORTHost port(default: 5000)

SECRET_KEYSecret key

COOKIE_SECRETCookie secret

DB_PASSWORDDB password

Launch the Containers

Start the services and tail the logs to verify startup.

terminal

# Spin up containers
docker compose up -d

# Verify deployment
docker compose ps

# Check logs for errors
docker compose logs -f

Open Firewall Ports

Open the required port in your firewall to allow access.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 5000/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:5000

Skip the Terminal

Want the easy way? Try Server Compass.

No terminal needed. Deploy Redash through a visual dashboard with automatic configuration.

Visual config editor
Instant deployment
Automatic HTTPS
Smooth updates
Live monitoring
Quick rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Create database: docker compose run redash create_db

Create admin user

Add data sources

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Redash FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Redash

How do I deploy Redash with Server Compass?

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

Redash 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 Redash data?

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

How do I update Redash to the latest version?

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

Is Redash free to self-host?

Redash 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.