TimescaleDB

Database512MB+ RAM

Time-series database built on PostgreSQL for metrics and analytics

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Deploy TimescaleDB in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select TimescaleDB

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Command Line Setup

Install TimescaleDB Manually

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

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/timescaledb
cd ~/apps/timescaledb

Create docker-compose.yml

Set up your Docker Compose file with this configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  timescaledb:
    image: timescale/timescaledb:latest-pg16
    ports:
      - "5432:5432"
    environment:
      - POSTGRES_USER=postgres
      - POSTGRES_PASSWORD=<your-postgres-password>
      - POSTGRES_DB=timeseries
    volumes:
      - timescaledb_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    restart: unless-stopped
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD-SHELL", "pg_isready -U postgres -d timeseries"]
      interval: 10s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 5

volumes:
  timescaledb_data:

Configuration Options

PORTHost port(default: 5432)

POSTGRES_USERUsername(default: postgres)

POSTGRES_PASSWORDPassword

POSTGRES_DBDatabase(default: timeseries)

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 5432/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:5432

Skip the Terminal

Want one-click deploys? Try Server Compass.

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

Visual configuration UI
One-click deployment
Automatic SSL setup
Zero-downtime updates
Built-in monitoring
One-click rollbacks

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After Deployment

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

Enable TimescaleDB extension: CREATE EXTENSION IF NOT EXISTS timescaledb;

Create hypertables for time-series data

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

TimescaleDB FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting TimescaleDB

How do I deploy TimescaleDB with Server Compass?

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

TimescaleDB requires a minimum of 512MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing TimescaleDB data?

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

How do I update TimescaleDB to the latest version?

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

Is TimescaleDB free to self-host?

TimescaleDB 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.