WhoDB Hosting Live In 5 Minutes

Run your own WhoDB database explorer on infrastructure you control, instead of installing a desktop client on every machine your team uses. xCloud configures the pinned WhoDB 0.127.0 image, its persistent encrypted session storage and the HTTPS reverse proxy in minutes, so you're connecting to your first database right after the domain resolves.

  • No terminal
  • No technical skills needed
  • No lock-in, cancel anytime

From Sign-Up to a Live Database Explorer In Just 3 Easy Steps

Self-hosting a browser-based database client normally means a container, encrypted storage for saved connections, a reverse proxy, a domain and a certificate before you can browse a single table. This is the same result without assembling any of it.

  1. Step 01

    Sign Up

    Create your xCloud account and pick WhoDB from the OneClick catalog. Choose your domain and complete the installation form — there are no other fields to fill in.

  2. Step 02

    We Deploy It For You

    One click. We bring up the official WhoDB 0.127.0 image pinned by immutable digest, generate a dedicated encryption key, mount the whodb_data volume at /data, and publish the web interface over HTTPS on your domain.

  3. Step 03

    Connect Your First Database

    Open your HTTPS URL and add credentials for a database that this deployed container can reach. Select the connection and browse its schemas, tables and records to confirm access is working.

Everything WhoDB Does, On Your Own Server

WhoDB runs in full here — schema browsing, table exploration and multi-database connections, on infrastructure you control.

  • Schema, Table And Record Browsing

    Explore database schemas, tables and records from a clean, browser-based interface, without installing a desktop client.

  • SQL, NoSQL And Cloud Data Sources

    Connect to supported SQL, NoSQL and cloud databases that are reachable from the WhoDB container, from one unified workspace.

  • Encrypted Saved Sessions

    Saved connection sessions are encrypted with a generated key stored by the deployment, not kept as plain text on disk.

  • Self-Service Connection Setup

    Add credentials for any database this container can reach directly inside WhoDB — nothing is pre-connected for you.

  • No Bundled Database

    WhoDB is a client only — it ships no database of its own, so you point it at data sources you already run and control.

  • Persistent Session Metadata

    The whodb_data volume holding your encrypted saved sessions survives a restart, so your saved connections don't disappear.

Everything You Need To Run Your Database Explorer 24/7

Managed hosting for WhoDB, so the parts that keep it online are not your problem.

  • WhoDB 0.127.0 deployed instantly
  • Official pinned image digest
  • Encrypted persistent session storage
  • Single container, no exposed database port
  • Free SSL certificate
  • Server backups and snapshots
  • Server security updates included
  • 30+ server locations
  • Unused balance refunded

Simple Pricing. Everything Included.

Dedicated Cloud VPS sizes, pre-configured for WhoDB hosting. Pick the one that fits, and resize any time.

Cloud VPS 6 GB

Most popular

A personal or small-team database explorer.

$24.99per month

  • 6 GB RAM
  • 4 vCPU cores
  • 100 GB NVMe SSD
  • 30 TB
  • Unlimited
Get started

Cloud VPS 16 GB

More concurrent connections and larger schemas.

$59.99per month

  • 16 GB RAM
  • 6 vCPU cores
  • 200 GB NVMe SSD
  • 30 TB
  • Unlimited
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Cloud VPS 24 GB

WhoDB alongside a whole self-hosted stack.

$84.99per month

  • 24 GB RAM
  • 8 vCPU cores
  • 300 GB NVMe SSD
  • 30 TB
  • Unlimited
Get started

Every size is a dedicated Cloud VPS we provision, patch, monitor and restore. Billed monthly with no lock-in — delete the server and the unused balance comes back to your account. WhoDB itself is free under the Apache License 2.0.

Already Have a Server? Bring Your Own

Connect any VPS — DigitalOcean, Vultr, Linode, AWS, Hetzner or bare metal — and deploy WhoDB on it through the same panel, for a per-server management fee instead of a Cloud VPS rental.

Free

Start your journey without cost.

$0forever

  • 1 server
  • 10 sites
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Starter

Most popular

Your rate with 2–5 servers connected.

$5per server / month

  • 2–5 servers
  • Unlimited sites
  • All features included
  • Bring any VPS provider
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Professional

The same platform, discounted at 6–10 servers.

$4per server / month

  • 6–10 servers
  • Unlimited sites
  • All features included
  • Bring any VPS provider
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Agency

The same platform, discounted at 11+ servers.

$3per server / month

  • 11+ servers
  • Unlimited sites
  • All features included
  • Bring any VPS provider
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Priced per connected server, so your rate adjusts automatically as you add or remove servers. You pay your own provider for the server itself.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.

What is WhoDB?

WhoDB is a free, open-source, lightweight browser interface for exploring SQL, NoSQL and cloud databases — schemas, tables and records from one clean workspace. This template deploys the Community Edition, version 0.127.0.

Is WhoDB free?

Yes — it is free and open source under the Apache License 2.0. What you pay xCloud for is the dedicated server it runs on and the management around it, not the software itself.

Can I self-host WhoDB?

Yes — that is exactly what this template deploys. It brings up the official WhoDB image pinned by immutable digest, mounts its persistent encrypted session volume, and publishes the web interface over HTTPS on your domain in minutes instead of assembled by hand.

Does WhoDB come with its own database?

No. WhoDB is a database client only — it does not run or bundle any database. Sign in with credentials for a database that this deployed container can reach, and WhoDB reads and writes against that database live.

Who becomes the administrator, and how do I sign in?

There is no separate WhoDB administrator account generated by xCloud. Open your HTTPS URL after installation and sign in with credentials for a database the container can reach — that connection is what you use going forward.

What does xCloud configure automatically?

A 32-byte encryption key for saved-session metadata, the pinned WhoDB container, its persistent whodb_data volume, the domain and the HTTPS route. There are no installation-time fields to fill in beyond a site title and domain, and xCloud generates no credentials for your actual databases.

What should I back up?

The whodb_data volume, which holds WhoDB's encrypted saved-connection session metadata under /data. This does not include the data inside any database you connect WhoDB to — back those up separately through their own tooling.

Does xCloud automatically back up or update WhoDB?

No. The template pins WhoDB by immutable image digest; a catalog re-sync affects new installations only. Before changing the pin, back up the whodb_data volume, review upstream release notes, update the image, then verify sign-in and your saved connections afterward.

What are the server requirements, and why does this page sell 6 GB?

The template manifest asks for 1 GB of RAM, one CPU core and 10 GB of disk as a floor for this single-container app. This page sells the 6 GB tier as comfortable headroom above that floor for browsing larger schemas and running multiple concurrent connections.

What survives a restart?

Everything on whodb_data, because it is a persistent named volume — your encrypted saved-connection sessions are not lost when the container recreates.

Why does the encryption key need to stay stable?

The generated encryption key protects WhoDB's saved-session metadata at rest. Changing it invalidates existing saved sessions, so treat it as a stable, sensitive value rather than something to rotate casually.

How should I scope database credentials I connect through WhoDB?

Database credentials entered into WhoDB can provide broad access to sensitive data. Use a least-privilege database account for each connection, restrict network reachability to only what WhoDB needs, and protect any exported backups.

Is xCloud officially partnered with WhoDB or Clidey?

No. No official partnership or endorsement between xCloud and the WhoDB project or Clidey has been verified. This is a deployment and server-management option for the open-source WhoDB project.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. There is no lock-in — cancel any time. Hosting is billed monthly and charged for what you actually use, so when you delete the server the unused balance is refunded to your account, less up to 10% in payment-processing fees.

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