SonarQube

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Deploy SonarQube in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select SonarQube

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Self-Deploy Guide

DIY SonarQube Deployment

Learn how to self-host SonarQube with this hands-on deployment guide.

Open a Terminal Connection

Start by opening a terminal window and connecting to your VPS via SSH.

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 Application Directory

Create a dedicated space for your application deployment.

terminal

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

Create Deployment Configuration

Create a docker-compose.yml file with the following configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  sonarqube:
    image: sonarqube:community
    ports:
      - "9000:9000"
    environment:
      - SONAR_JDBC_URL=jdbc:postgresql://db:5432/sonarqube
      - SONAR_JDBC_USERNAME=sonarqube
      - SONAR_JDBC_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
    volumes:
      - sonarqube_data:/opt/sonarqube/data
      - sonarqube_logs:/opt/sonarqube/logs
      - sonarqube_extensions:/opt/sonarqube/extensions
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - db

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

volumes:
  sonarqube_data:
  sonarqube_logs:
  sonarqube_extensions:
  postgres_data:

Setup Variables

PORTHost port(default: 9000)

DB_PASSWORDDB password

Launch Your Application

Deploy the stack and monitor the startup process.

terminal

# Spin up containers
docker compose up -d

# Verify deployment
docker compose ps

# Check logs for errors
docker compose logs -f

Enable External Access

Set up firewall rules to permit incoming connections.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 9000/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:9000

Skip the Terminal

Skip the command line. Deploy visually.

Let Server Compass handle the complexity. Deploy SonarQube with a simple, intuitive interface.

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Smooth updates
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After Deployment

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

Set vm.max_map_count on host

Change password

Create projects

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

SonarQube FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting SonarQube

How do I deploy SonarQube with Server Compass?

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

SonarQube 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 SonarQube data?

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

How do I update SonarQube to the latest version?

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

Is SonarQube free to self-host?

SonarQube 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.