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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
Select your VPS, open the Apps tab, and start a new app deployment. Keep sensitive server details hidden before capturing or sharing screenshots.
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Redash
Application1024MB+ RAM
Query, visualize, and share data
analyticsbisqldashboards
Deploy Redash in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Redash
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy Redash on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Redash template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted business intelligence and analytics platform with PostgreSQL metadata storage on your VPS, then verify the Redash web UI in a browser.
About 7 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for Redash
Use the template picker search to find Redash in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Redash template
Choose the Redash template. Server Compass fills in the Redash web service, PostgreSQL metadata database, generated database password, and mapped browser port.
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Step 5Review the Redash settings
Confirm the app name and compose services. In this run, the app was named redash-demo and used host port 5000.
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Step 6Deploy Redash
Review the generated environment values, confirm the port is available, and click Deploy Now.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Redash image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Redash is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Redash app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Redash in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Redash setup page confirms the analytics app is reachable after the template initializes the metadata database.
After Redash Opens
- Create the first admin account from the Redash setup page, then invite named users for production access.
- Configure HTTPS, database access, backups, workers, and permissions before inviting users.
- Back up the Redash PostgreSQL metadata volume before relying on saved dashboards or questions.
Redash deployment questions
What does the Redash template deploy?
It deploys Redash with PostgreSQL metadata storage, Redis, a web server, a scheduler, and query workers.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 5000, which maps to the Redash web service on container port 5000.
Why does the guide stop at the setup web UI?
The template runs the Redash metadata bootstrap automatically. The tutorial stops at the clean setup page because admin creation, data source connections, schedules, and permissions depend on the production instance.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Redash template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
Command Line Setup
Install Redash Manually
Set up Redash yourself using Docker Compose and the command line.
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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-ipFirst time? Docker required! Install it with: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
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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/redash3
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 keyCOOKIE_SECRETCookie secretDB_PASSWORDDB password4
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 -f5
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:5000Skip the Terminal
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- 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
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Create database: docker compose run redash create_db
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Create admin user
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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.
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