Deploy MySQL on Your Own Server
MySQL is a relational database management system based on SQL
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What is MySQL?
MySQL is the world's most popular open source database. With its proven performance, reliability and ease-of-use, MySQL has become the leading database choice for web-based applications, covering the entire range from personal projects and websites, via e-commerce and information services, all the way to high profile web properties including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Yahoo! and many more. After installation on Senate, it will be available as <service_name> at port 3306 to other Senate apps. Enter your MySQL Configuration parameters and click on next. It will take about a minute for the process to finish.
Self-Host MySQL
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:
mysql-db:
image: mysql:8.4.3
environment:
MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: ""
volumes:
- mysql-db-data:/var/lib/mysql
volumes:
mysql-db-data: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:80
Why Self-Host MySQL?
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
mysql:${mysql_version}Want to go faster?
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Install on any Linux server:
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