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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.

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Self-Host PostgreSQL

Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.

1

Install Docker

Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.

curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
2

Configure

Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.

General
3

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
4

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

hub.docker.com

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