How To Deploy an Laravel with Postgresql as a Database on DigitalOcean Droplets?

Posted on February 24, 2025

Hi, i’m new at Digitalocean, and i want to deploying my laravel website with a postgresql as a database for my website, i have created a droplets, and search a tutorial. But i still confuse because there’s no tutorial to host a laravel and postgresql at a droplets from creating and then setting up a droplets until deployin a laravel website. Can anyone help me?

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KFSys

February 25, 2025

Heya,

check this article here :

https://www.digitalocean.com/blog/create-simple-contacts-laravel-postgresql

it should provide you with the needed steps to achieve this.

Bobby Iliev

February 25, 2025

Hi there,

You’ve got a straightforward path to get things running!

Spin up the Laravel 1-Click Droplet:
- Use the Laravel 1-Click Droplet to save time—it comes pre-installed with PHP, Composer, and Nginx.
Stop and Disable MySQL (since you’re using PostgreSQL):
- SSH into your Droplet and run:
```
sudo systemctl stop mysql
sudo systemctl disable mysql
```
- This frees up resources and avoids conflicts.
Install PostgreSQL:
- Follow this guide: How to Install and Use PostgreSQL on Ubuntu 22.04.
- Create your database and user, then update your Laravel .env with the connection details.
Install PHP Modules for PostgreSQL:
- Make sure you have the necessary PHP extension:
```
sudo apt install php-pgsql
sudo systemctl restart php*-fpm nginx
```
Run Laravel Migrations:
- Deploy your code, then run:
```
php artisan migrate
```
(Optional but Recommended) Use Managed PostgreSQL:
- If you don’t want to manage the database yourself, consider DigitalOcean’s Managed PostgreSQL. It handles backups, scaling, and maintenance for you.