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Deploy MySQL on Your VPS

Deploy MySQL on your VPS in one click. The world's most popular open source relational database, with persistent volumes and managed credentials.

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MySQL is the most widely deployed open source relational database, powering everything from small WordPress blogs to large-scale SaaS platforms. Vessl ships a production-ready MySQL container with sane defaults: persistent storage on a Docker volume, automatic root password generation, and an exposed internal port other Vessl apps can connect to over the project network.

You don't manage the container manually — Vessl handles upgrades, restarts, and zero-downtime redeploys. Pair it with a Vessl application (Laravel, Rails, Django, Node) and the database connection string is wired in via project-scoped environment variables.

What's included

  • Persistent volume so data survives container restarts and redeploys
  • Auto-generated root password injected as an environment variable
  • Internal-only network exposure by default — no public DB port
  • One-click backups (manual snapshot or scheduled) on paid plans
  • Compatible with any MySQL 8 client, ORM, or connector

Common use cases

  • Self-hosted application database for Laravel / Rails / Django apps
  • Replacement for managed RDS / Cloud SQL where you want full control
  • Development and staging databases that mirror production
Docker image
mysql:8
Services
1 container
Pricing
Free — billed per VPS, not per template

Frequently asked questions

Which MySQL version does this template deploy?

The template uses the official MySQL 8 image. You can pin a specific minor version through the deploy form before the first launch.

How do I connect my application to MySQL?

Both services join the same project network. Vessl injects DB_HOST, DB_PORT, DB_USERNAME, and DB_PASSWORD into the application container — your framework picks them up automatically.

Is data backed up automatically?

Persistent volumes are durable across container restarts and redeploys. For point-in-time backups, run mysqldump on a schedule (paid plans expose this through the dashboard).

Ready to ship?

Deploy MySQL in under a minute.

Connect your VPS, pick this template, fill in any required fields. Vessl handles the container, SSL, and persistent storage.

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