altstack-data/docs/app/deploy/supabase/page.mdx

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title: "Deploy Supabase Self-Hosted (Docker)"
description: "Step-by-step guide to self-hosting Supabase with Docker Compose. "
---

# Deploy Supabase

The Postgres development platform. Supabase gives you a dedicated Postgres database to build your web, mobile, and AI applications.

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A fully working Supabase instance running on your server. This isn't just a database; it's a full backend-as-a-service including:

- **PostgreSQL:** The world's most advanced relational database.
- **GoTrue:** User management and JWT-based authentication.
- **PostgREST:** Turns your database into a RESTful API automatically.
- **Realtime:** Listen to database changes via WebSockets.
- **Storage:** S3-compatible file storage.

> ⚠️ **Critical Security Note:** The default configuration uses "postgres" as the password and a temporary JWT secret. You MUST change these in your `.env` file before exposing this to the internet.

## Prerequisites

- A server with Docker and Docker Compose installed ([setup guide](/quick-start/choosing-a-server))
- A domain name pointed to your server (optional but recommended)
- Basic terminal access (SSH)

## The Config

Create a directory for Supabase and add this `docker-compose.yml`:

```yaml
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------
# 🚀 Created and distributed by The AltStack
# 🌍 https://thealtstack.com
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------

# Supabase Production-Ready Docker Compose
# Note: Supabase is a collection of services. Official images are the standard.
# This setup includes the core services: PostgREST, GoTrue, Realtime, Storage, and PostgreSQL.

version: '3.8'

services:
  db:
    container_name: supabase-db
    image: supabase/postgres:15.1.1.78
    command: postgres -c config_file=/etc/postgresql/postgresql.conf -c log_min_messages=fatal
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD", "pg_isready", "-U", "postgres"]
      interval: 5s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 3
    environment:
      POSTGRES_PASSWORD: ${POSTGRES_PASSWORD:-postgres}
      PGDATA: /var/lib/postgresql/data/pgdata
    volumes:
      - supabase_db_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    networks:
      - supabase_net

  auth:
    container_name: supabase-auth
    image: supabase/gotrue:v2.143.0
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD", "curl", "-f", "http://localhost:9999/health"]
      interval: 5s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 3
    environment:
      GOTRUE_DB_DRIVER: postgres
      GOTRUE_DB_DATABASE_URL: postgres://postgres:${POSTGRES_PASSWORD:-postgres}@db:5432/postgres?sslmode=disable
      GOTRUE_SITE_URL: ${SITE_URL:-http://localhost:3000}
      GOTRUE_JWT_SECRET: ${JWT_SECRET:-super-secret-jwt-token-don-not-use-in-prod}
    networks:
      - supabase_net

  rest:
    container_name: supabase-rest
    image: postgrest/postgrest:v11.2.2
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy
    environment:
      PGRST_DB_URI: postgres://postgres:${POSTGRES_PASSWORD:-postgres}@db:5432/postgres
      PGRST_DB_SCHEMA: public
      PGRST_DB_ANON_ROLE: anon
    networks:
      - supabase_net

  realtime:
    container_name: supabase-realtime
    image: supabase/realtime:v2.25.56
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy
    environment:
      DB_HOST: db
      DB_PASSWORD: ${POSTGRES_PASSWORD:-postgres}
      JWT_SECRET: ${JWT_SECRET:-super-secret-jwt-token-don-not-use-in-prod}
    networks:
      - supabase_net

  storage:
    container_name: supabase-storage
    image: supabase/storage-api:v0.43.12
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_healthy
    environment:
      ANON_KEY: ${ANON_KEY}
      SERVICE_KEY: ${SERVICE_KEY}
      PGRST_JWT_SECRET: ${JWT_SECRET:-super-secret-jwt-token-don-not-use-in-prod}
      DATABASE_URL: postgres://postgres:${POSTGRES_PASSWORD:-postgres}@db:5432/postgres
    networks:
      - supabase_net

networks:
  supabase_net:
    driver: bridge

volumes:
  supabase_db_data:
    name: supabase_db_data
```

## Let's Ship It

```bash
# Create a directory
mkdir -p /opt/supabase && cd /opt/supabase

# Create the docker-compose.yml (paste the config above)
nano docker-compose.yml

# Pull images and start
docker compose up -d

# Watch the logs
docker compose logs -f
```

## Environment Variables

| Variable | Default | Required |
|---|---|---|
| `POSTGRES_PASSWORD` | `postgres` | No |
| `SITE_URL` | `http://localhost:3000` | No |
| `JWT_SECRET` | `super-secret-jwt-token-don-not-use-in-prod` | No |
| `ANON_KEY` | `—` | ✅ Yes |
| `SERVICE_KEY` | `—` | ✅ Yes |


## Post-Deployment Checklist

- [ ] Service is accessible on the configured port
- [ ] Admin account created (if applicable)
- [ ] Reverse proxy configured ([Caddy guide](/concepts/reverse-proxies))
- [ ] SSL/HTTPS working
- [ ] Backup script set up ([backup guide](/concepts/backups))
- [ ] Uptime monitor added ([Uptime Kuma](/deploy/uptime-kuma))

## The "I Broke It" Section

**Container won't start?**
```bash
docker compose logs supabase | tail -50
```

**Port already in use?**
```bash
# Find what's using the port
lsof -i :PORT_NUMBER
```

**Need to start fresh?**
```bash
docker compose down -v  # ⚠️ This deletes volumes/data!
docker compose up -d
```

## Going Further

- [Supabase on AltStack Directory](https://thealtstack.com/alternative-to/supabase)
- [Supabase Self-Hosted Guide](https://thealtstack.com/self-hosted/supabase)
- [Official Documentation](https://supabase.com)
- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/supabase/supabase)