
Supabase (Lite)
Supabase with PostgreSQL, REST API, and Studio UI - simplified deployment
Deploy Supabase (Lite) in 3 Steps
Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
Select Supabase (Lite)
Choose from our template library
Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
Learn How to Deploy Supabase (Lite)
Self-Host Supabase (Lite) with Docker
Take the DIY route and deploy Supabase (Lite) on your own server using Docker.
Remote into Your Server
Initiate a secure shell connection to your server using the command below.
# 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
Create the App Directory
Organize your deployment by creating a dedicated project folder.
# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/supabase-lite
cd ~/apps/supabase-liteWrite Your docker-compose.yml
Create a new docker-compose.yml file and paste this configuration:
services:
db:
image: postgres:16-alpine
ports:
- "5432:5432"
environment:
- POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-postgres-password>
- POSTGRES_USER=postgres
- POSTGRES_DB=postgres
volumes:
- db_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
- ./init-supabase-roles.sql:/docker-entrypoint-initdb.d/01-init-roles.sql
restart: unless-stopped
healthcheck:
test: ["CMD-SHELL", "pg_isready -U postgres -d postgres"]
interval: 10s
timeout: 5s
retries: 5
start_period: 60s
rest:
image: postgrest/postgrest:v12.2.0
ports:
- "3001:3000"
environment:
- PGRST_DB_URI=postgres://authenticator:<your-postgres-password>@db:5432/postgres
- PGRST_DB_SCHEMAS=public,storage,graphql_public
- PGRST_DB_ANON_ROLE=anon
- PGRST_JWT_SECRET=<your-jwt-secret>
- PGRST_DB_USE_LEGACY_GUCS=false
depends_on:
db:
condition: service_healthy
restart: unless-stopped
meta:
image: supabase/postgres-meta:v0.83.2
ports:
- "8080:8080"
environment:
- PG_META_PORT=8080
- PG_META_DB_HOST=db
- PG_META_DB_PORT=5432
- PG_META_DB_NAME=postgres
- PG_META_DB_USER=postgres
- PG_META_DB_PASSWORD=<your-postgres-password>
depends_on:
db:
condition: service_healthy
restart: unless-stopped
studio:
image: supabase/studio:20240729-ce42139
ports:
- "3000:3000"
environment:
- STUDIO_PG_META_URL=http://meta:8080
- POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-postgres-password>
- DEFAULT_ORGANIZATION_NAME=Default Organization
- DEFAULT_PROJECT_NAME=Default Project
- SUPABASE_URL=http://rest:3000
- SUPABASE_PUBLIC_URL=http://localhost:3001
- NEXT_PUBLIC_ENABLE_LOGS=true
depends_on:
- meta
- rest
restart: unless-stopped
volumes:
db_data:
DB_PORTPostgreSQL port(default: 5432)REST_PORTPostgREST API port(default: 3001)META_PORTPostgres Meta port(default: 8080)STUDIO_PORTSupabase Studio port(default: 3000)POSTGRES_PASSWORDDatabase passwordJWT_SECRETJWT secret (min 32 chars)Launch the Containers
Start the services and tail the logs to verify startup.
# Spin up containers
docker compose up -d
# Verify deployment
docker compose ps
# Check logs for errors
docker compose logs -fOpen Firewall Ports
Open the required port in your firewall to allow access.
# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 80/tcp
sudo ufw reload
# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:80Want the easy way? Try Server Compass.
Forget SSH and YAML files. Deploy Supabase (Lite) visually with Server Compass in just a few clicks.
- Visual config editor
- Instant deployment
- Automatic HTTPS
- Smooth updates
- Live monitoring
- Quick rollbacks
After Deployment
After deploying Supabase (Lite) with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
Access Supabase Studio
Create database tables using the SQL editor
Set up Row Level Security (RLS) policies
Use the REST API
For full features (Auth, Realtime, Storage), follow official docs
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Supabase (Lite) FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Supabase (Lite)
How do I deploy Supabase (Lite) with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Supabase (Lite) 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 Supabase (Lite)?
Supabase (Lite) 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 Supabase (Lite) data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Supabase (Lite) backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Supabase (Lite) to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Supabase (Lite) image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Supabase (Lite) free to self-host?
Supabase (Lite) 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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