Valkey

Database64MB+ RAM

Open-source Redis fork maintained by Linux Foundation

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Deploy Valkey in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Valkey

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Self-Deploy Guide

DIY Valkey Deployment

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

Access Your VPS via Terminal

Open a terminal session and log into your VPS. Replace the placeholder with your actual IP.

terminal

# Connect via SSH
ssh root@your-vps-ip

# Alternative with key file
ssh -i /path/to/key root@your-vps-ip

First time? Make sure Docker is installed on your VPS. Run: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Set Up Project Folder

Create a workspace for your deployment files.

terminal

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

Create the Compose File

Configure your containers with this Docker Compose setup:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  valkey:
    image: valkey/valkey:8-alpine
    ports:
      - "6379:6379"
    volumes:
      - valkey_data:/data
    command: valkey-server --appendonly yes
    restart: unless-stopped
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD", "valkey-cli", "ping"]
      interval: 10s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 5

volumes:
  valkey_data:

Setup Variables

PORTHost port(default: 6379)

Deploy Your Stack

Spin up the containers and verify the deployment.

terminal

# Start all services
docker compose up -d

# List running containers
docker compose ps

# Watch the logs
docker compose logs -f

Update Firewall Settings

Allow incoming traffic on the application port.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 6379/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:6379

Skip the Terminal

Skip the terminal. Use Server Compass instead.

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

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After Deployment

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

Test connection

Configure password authentication

Set up persistence

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Valkey FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Valkey

How do I deploy Valkey with Server Compass?

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

Valkey requires a minimum of 64MB 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 Valkey data?

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

How do I update Valkey to the latest version?

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

Is Valkey free to self-host?

Valkey 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.