Apache Superset

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Deploy Apache Superset in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Apache Superset

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

DIY Deployment

Self-Host Apache Superset with Docker

Take the DIY route and deploy Apache Superset on your own server using Docker.

Log into Your Server

Access your server's command line by opening a terminal and running the SSH command below.

terminal

# SSH into your server
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Using a custom SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa root@your-server-ip

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

Prepare the Install Location

Set up the folder structure for your Docker deployment.

terminal

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

Create docker-compose.yml

Set up your Docker Compose file with this configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  superset:
    image: apache/superset:latest
    ports:
      - "8088:8088"
    environment:
      - SUPERSET_SECRET_KEY=<your-secret-key>
      - DATABASE_DIALECT=postgresql
      - DATABASE_HOST=db
      - DATABASE_PORT=5432
      - DATABASE_DB=superset
      - DATABASE_USER=superset
      - DATABASE_PASSWORD=<your-db-password>
      - REDIS_HOST=redis
      - REDIS_PORT=6379
    volumes:
      - superset_home:/app/superset_home
    restart: unless-stopped
    depends_on:
      - db
      - redis

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

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

volumes:
  superset_home:
  postgres_data:

Configurable Options

PORTHost port(default: 8088)

SECRET_KEYSecret key

DB_PASSWORDDB password

Run the Deployment

Start all services defined in your compose file.

terminal

# Start the containers in detached mode
docker compose up -d

# Check if containers are running
docker compose ps

# View logs
docker compose logs -f

Configure Network Access

Open the port so you can access the application externally.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 8088/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:8088

Skip the Terminal

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Forget SSH and YAML files. Deploy Apache Superset visually with Server Compass in just a few clicks.

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After Deployment

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

Create admin user

Run: superset db upgrade

Run: superset init

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Apache Superset FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Apache Superset

How do I deploy Apache Superset with Server Compass?

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

Apache Superset 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 Apache Superset data?

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

How do I update Apache Superset to the latest version?

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

Is Apache Superset free to self-host?

Apache Superset 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.