
Deploy PostgreSQL on Your Own Server
The PostgreSQL object-relational database system provides reliability and data integrity
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What is PostgreSQL?
PostgreSQL, often simply Postgres, is an object-relational database management system (ORDBMS) with an emphasis on extensibility and standards-compliance. As a database server, its primary function is to store data, securely and supporting best practices, and retrieve it later, as requested by other software applications, be it those on the same computer or those running on another computer across a network (including the Internet). It can handle workloads ranging from small single-machine applications to large Internet-facing applications with many concurrent users.
Self-Host PostgreSQL
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:
postgres:
image: postgres:14.5
environment:
POSTGRES_DB: postgres
POSTGRES_INITDB_ARGS: ""
POSTGRES_PASSWORD: d282a1a8261beffd
POSTGRES_USER: postgres
volumes:
- postgres-data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
volumes:
postgres-data: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:80
Why Self-Host PostgreSQL?
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
postgres:${postgres_version}Official Docs
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