Supabase is an open-source backend-as-a-service (BaaS) platform designed to help developers build scalable applications faster. It provides essential backend features such as a PostgreSQL database, authentication, real-time subscriptions, storage and APIs – all wrapped into a developer-friendly ecosystem.

By combining Vultr’s reliable cloud infrastructure with xCloud’s one‑click deployment, you can set up Supabase quickly without worrying about manual server management. This guide walks you through the process step by step.

If you already have a Vultr server, you can skip the first phase and proceed directly to the second. First, set up your Vultr server in xCloud. Follow these steps to get started: 

How to Setup A Vultr Server in xCloud? #

This guide shows how to set up a Vultr server in xCloud. Follow the steps to quickly launch, configure and start your cloud journey.

Step 1: Sign Up/Login With xCloud #

First, you will need to visit the xCloud website and you have to sign up for xCloud with your credentials.

If you already have an account please visit our login page. 

Now you are ready to set up your server with Digital Ocean in xCloud.

Step 2: Create Your New Vultr Server In xCloud #

After logging in to your xCloud account, start by adding a new server by clicking on the “Add New Server” button from your dashboard.

The next screen will provide the list of our available services. For this tutorial, we will create a Vultr server and for that select the Vultr option under “Bring your own server service”. The billing of the server will be handled on your Vultr account and in xCloud we won’t charge for this first server.

Signup in Vultr with xCloud Promo #

Sign up at Vultr.com to claim $100 free hosting credit. Verify your account with a credit card (temporary $2.50 hold) or PayPal (minimum $5 payment). Once verified, the credit is applied automatically. Use promo code “XCLOUD25” during signup.

Note: If you already have a Vultr account then please skip this step and check how to collect API from Vultr.

Collect API key from Vultr  #

After you have successfully completed setting up your billing method, you will need to get the Vultr API key to add it to xCloud to create and manage 1 server and 10 sites for free. Navigate to the Account → API tab from your Vultr dashboard. After that click on the ‘Enable API’ button.

Now, your ‘Personal Access Token’ will be auto-generated. Copy the API Key/Token.

Please make sure you have added Any IPv4 and Any IPv6 both under Access Control.

Now, you need to go back to the xCloud dashboard and add your Vultr Label & API Key.

Add Team Members In Vultr #

If you want your team members to use xCloud with Vultr, then make sure these permissions are given.

Add Vultr API key in xCloud  #

Thanks to xCloud, you can create your first server without spending any money. Now, click on ‘Add New Server’ from the xCloud dashboard and you will be redirected to the server selection screen. Then click on ‘Vultr’ to proceed further.

After selecting ‘Vultr’, set your ‘Key’, ‘Vultr Label’, and ‘Vultr API Key’. Then click on ‘Verify’.

Step 3: Create a Vultr Server in xCloud  #

Now that you have successfully verified your Vultr account, you will need to add other details to create a server in Vultr using xCloud. Choose your Region, Database Server, Server Size, and much more from one easy dashboard. 

After putting all the information, click on ‘Next’ and xCloud will automatically install and set up everything for you in a few minutes.

How to Install Supabase with xCloud (One Click Apps) #

Follow the guide to install Supabase with xCloud with One Click Apps with xCloud. Let’s get started.

Step 1: Create a Docker+ NGINX Server #

First, you need to create a Docker server to deploy Supabase. Click the ‘New Server’ button on the dashboard and enter all the necessary credentials to connect your server. You can deploy Supabase on the Vultr server you previously created with xCloud.

Next, choose your Vultr server to deploy Supabase with xCloud.

Afterward, enter the ‘Server Name’, set the ‘App Type’ to Supabase and add any relevant ‘Tags’ to help identify your server later. 

Next, choose between the ‘General’ and ‘Premium’ options based on your requirements. Then, select a plan that best fits your needs.

Next, choose the ‘Region’ and ‘Ubuntu Version’ for your server. You can also enable or disable the Backup option as needed.

Next, you can see the ‘Docker + NGINX’ stack is already selected, which is mandatory for deploying the Supabase application.  Then click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed.

Once the server is created, you will be able to deploy your Supabase Application in this server. 

After creating a server, it may take a while to become fully operational. Wait a few minutes before deploying your applications to ensure everything starts correctly.

How to Install Supabase on Vultr with xCloud  #

Learn how to install Supabase on a cloud server. It walks you through creating a server, configuring the environment and launching your Supabase application easily.

Step 1: Access the One Click Apps Dashboard  #

Begin by logging into your xCloud account. Once logged in, navigate to your dashboard and click on the ‘Add New Site’ button.

You will then be asked to ‘Choose a Server to add Site’ from the dropdown. You must select the Vultr server you set up in xCloud from this dropdown.

Then navigate to the ‘One Click Apps’ section. You will see ‘Supabase’ just as shown below, click on it to proceed with the deployment of this application.

Note: You must complete Phase 2 to meet Docker’s requirements for using Supabase. Without completing Phase 2, Supabase will not be unlocked.

Step 2: Set Up the Supabase Application #

In the site setup screen, you will be prompted to enter basic site information. Provide a ‘Site Title’ and add relevant ‘Tags’ to help organize your deployment.

At this point, you can choose between two deployment modes: ‘Go Live’ for a production-ready deployment or ‘Demo Site’ for testing purposes. Selecting ‘Go Live’ will immediately create a live environment, while choosing ‘Demo Site’ allows you to experiment in a staging environment before promoting it to production.

Step 3: Configure Domain Settings #

If you select the ‘Demo Site’ option, xCloud will assign a demo domain for your Supabase application. Next, enter your application’s domain.

You will get a ‘Site User’ of your application. You can also adjust it according to your preferences or leave it as the default. In the next section, you will get ‘Admin Username’, ‘Admin Password’, and ‘Admin Email Address’. 

Note: From here, copy your Admin Username and Admin Password to log in to your Supabase application later. 

Next, get the ‘Database Name’, ‘Database Username’ and ‘Database Password’ for this application and click on the ‘Next’ button.

Final Outcome: Visit the Application  #

After completing the setup, you will be able to visit your Supabase site. From the dashboard, click on the ‘Visit Site’ app.

Environment Editor for Supabase #

The Environment section in xCloud allows you to customize configuration settings for your Supabase app. Just go to the ‘Environment’ option from the sidebar and adjust as you need, then click on the ‘Update Environment’ button.

That’s it! This is how easily you can install Supabase on Vultr using xCloud’s One Click Apps. xCloud takes care of the heavy lifting, server provisioning, Docker configuration and deployment, so you can focus on building and scaling your application with Supabase’s powerful backend features. 

If you’re setting up a demo project or going live in production, this streamlined process lets you get started quickly and confidently.

Still stuck? Contact our support team for any of your queries.