PocketBase | Support by cloudimg

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Overview PocketBase is an open source backend consisting of an embedded SQLite database with realtime subscriptions, built in user authentication, convenient file storage and an admin dashboard, all delivered as a single portable binary. It gives you a production grade REST and realtime API for your web and mobile applications without standing up a separate database server. This image delivers PocketBase fully installed and configured as a system service, so a working backend is running within minutes of launch.

Application Stack The PocketBase single binary installed under /opt/pocketbase and run by a dedicated unprivileged service account. The application data directory, holding the embedded SQLite database, uploaded files and migrations, stored on a dedicated data disk so it is independently resizable and survives instance replacement. A systemd service that starts PocketBase on boot and restarts it on failure. An nginx reverse proxy that publishes the dashboard and API on port 80 with WebSocket support for the realtime subscription stream.

Backend In One File Define collections (database tables) from the dashboard or programmatically, and PocketBase instantly exposes a CRUD REST API with filtering, sorting and pagination, realtime subscriptions over Server Sent Events, file upload and thumbnail handling, and a flexible rules based authorization layer. Built in authentication supports email and password, one time codes and OAuth2 providers. Everything is backed by a single SQLite database file you can snapshot and move.

Secure First Boot On the first boot of your instance a one shot service generates a fresh superuser password, unique to that instance, creates the dashboard superuser and writes the password to a root only file. The binary itself binds to loopback only and is reached only through the nginx proxy. No shared or default credentials ship in the image.

Ready To Use The admin dashboard is served on port 80 through nginx at the /_/ path. Sign in with the generated superuser credentials to create collections, manage records and users, configure authentication providers, browse logs and inspect the generated API. Point your application at the same host on port 80 to consume the REST and realtime API.

cloudimg Support 24/7 technical support by email and chat. Help with deployment, collection and schema design, authentication and OAuth2 setup, API rules, file storage, realtime subscriptions, backups, TLS and tuning.

Use Cases A backend for web and mobile applications. A realtime data store for dashboards and collaborative apps. Rapid prototyping of CRUD APIs. A self hosted alternative to hosted backend as a service platforms. An authentication and file storage service for small to medium workloads.

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