Deploy Hasura - No Database on Your Own Server
Instant realtime GraphQL APIs on any Postgres application, existing or new
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What is Hasura - No Database?
Instant Realtime GraphQL on Postgres with web admin console.
Self-Host Hasura - No Database
Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.
Install Docker
Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
Configure
Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.
General
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
hasura_only:
image: hasura/graphql-engine:v1.2.2
environment:
HASURA_GRAPHQL_ADMIN_SECRET: ""
HASURA_GRAPHQL_DATABASE_URL: ""
HASURA_GRAPHQL_ENABLED_LOG_TYPES: startup, http-log, webhook-log, websocket-log, query-log
HASURA_GRAPHQL_ENABLE_CONSOLE: "true"
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:8080
Why Self-Host Hasura - No Database?
Full Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.
No Monthly Fees
Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.
Complete Control
Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.
Privacy & Compliance
Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.
Technical Details
Docker Image
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