Deploy PocketBase on Your VPS
Deploy PocketBase on your VPS in one click. An open-source backend in a single file — SQLite database, auth, file storage, and a realtime REST API behind an admin UI.
PocketBase is an open-source backend packed into a single executable: an embedded SQLite database, user authentication, file storage, and a realtime REST API — all managed through a clean admin dashboard. It's the fastest way to stand up a backend for a prototype, mobile app, or small product without wiring together separate services.
Vessl deploys PocketBase with a persistent volume for its database and uploaded files, so your data survives redeploys. Create your superuser account at /_/ on first visit, define collections in the dashboard, and start hitting the auto-generated REST and realtime endpoints immediately.
What's included
- Embedded SQLite — no separate database service to run
- Built-in authentication (email/password + OAuth providers)
- Auto-generated REST and realtime subscription APIs
- File storage with image thumbnail generation
- Persistent volume so data and uploads survive redeploys
Common use cases
- Backend for a prototype, MVP, or mobile app
- Realtime data layer for a single-page or Flutter application
- Self-hosted Firebase-style backend without vendor lock-in
Frequently asked questions
Is PocketBase production-ready?
PocketBase runs happily in production for small to medium workloads. Because it's SQLite-based it scales vertically rather than horizontally — ideal for the many apps that never need a distributed database.
How do I access the admin dashboard?
Visit /_/ on your public URL. The first visit prompts you to create a superuser account that manages collections, users, and settings.
Can I use it from a mobile app?
Yes — PocketBase ships official JavaScript and Dart SDKs, and any HTTP client can call its REST API. Realtime subscriptions work over server-sent events.
Ready to ship?
Deploy PocketBase 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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