# Setting Up Supabase via Command Line
For developers and teams who prioritize automation, version control, or deployment on remote servers, the command-line approach provides flexibility and repeatability. Using Docker and Docker Compose directly allows you to manage Supabase stacks efficiently and integrate the process into scripts or CI/CD pipelines.
### **Step 1. Install Docker and Docker Compose**
● **Linux:**
sudo apt update
sudo apt install docker.io docker-compose -y
● **Windows/macOS:** Docker Desktop includes both tools, so no additional installation is needed.
Verify Docker is running before proceeding.
### **Step 2. Clone the Supabase Repository**
git clone https://github.com/supabase/supabase.git
cd supabase/docker
This repository contains the docker-compose.yml configuration defining all core services: PostgreSQL, APIs, authentication, Realtime, storage, and Supabase Studio.
### **Step 3. Configure Environment Variables**
Copy the example environment file and customize it:
cp .env.example .env
Edit .env to set your credentials and keys:
● POSTGRES\_PASSWORD: PostgreSQL database password
● JWT\_SECRET: authentication token secret
● ANON\_KEY and SERVICE\_ROLE\_KEY: API access keys
Properly securing these values is critical, especially in production environments.
### **Step 4. Launch Supabase**
Start the services in detached mode:
docker compose up -d
Docker Compose pulls all necessary images and runs the containers, including database, authentication, Realtime, API, and Studio.
### **Step 5. Verify and Access the Platform**
Check that all containers are running:
docker ps
Then open Supabase Studio in your browser:
[http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000)
You now have full access to your self-hosted backend.