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Guides, tutorials, and deep dives on shipping full-stack apps.

One Deploy Command for Any Directory
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Aug 12, 2026·Tom

One Deploy Command for Any Directory

pb cloud deploy reads the directory you're standing in, works out whether it's a PocketBase instance, a frontend, or a backend, and runs that deploy — same flags, same output, one less decision.

Introducing status.pocketbasecloud.com
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Aug 11, 2026·Tom

Introducing status.pocketbasecloud.com

A public status page with 90 days of uptime history and an incident feed — built to keep telling the truth even when PocketBase Cloud itself is down.

Ship Schema Migrations to a Running PocketBase Instance
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Aug 8, 2026·Tom

Ship Schema Migrations to a Running PocketBase Instance

pb_migrations and pb_public now install on an instance that already exists — migrations merge, pb_public is replaced, and the instance restarts only when the schema changed.

Choose Which Compute Your Deployment Lands On
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Aug 6, 2026·Tom

Choose Which Compute Your Deployment Lands On

Pro and organization deploys now pick a compute by name — in the portal, or with the CLI's --compute flag. How placement works, and why a redeploy never moves your app.

Usage & Performance Metrics for Every PocketBase Instance
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Aug 4, 2026·Tom

Usage & Performance Metrics for Every PocketBase Instance

Every instance, backend and frontend now has a Usage & performance page — disk usage, requests over time, median and p95 response times, and container CPU and memory.

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Jul 27, 2026·Tom

Where You Can Deploy: 10 Regions for Pro Dedicated Compute

Pro's dedicated compute can now be provisioned in 10 OVHcloud regions across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Here's the full list.

Organizations: Team Collaboration on PocketBase Cloud
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Jul 10, 2026·Tom

Organizations: Team Collaboration on PocketBase Cloud

Share projects with your team, keep billing and deletion under the owner's control, and see who created what. A tour of my favorite feature we've built.

Why PocketBase is So Reliable
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Jun 30, 2026·Tom

Why PocketBase is So Reliable

Fewer moving parts, a database with aviation-grade testing, and no network between app and data. The architecture behind PocketBase's uptime.

Build a Free Landing Page with a Subscribe Form
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Jun 15, 2026·Tom

Build a Free Landing Page with a Subscribe Form

Ship a landing page that actually collects emails, with no monthly bill: a static site plus a PocketBase collection on the free plan, step by step.

Why Supabase is Overkill for Your Website (and Most Systems)
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May 28, 2026·Tom

Why Supabase is Overkill for Your Website (and Most Systems)

Supabase is excellent engineering — and more machinery than most projects need. When a full Postgres stack is too much, and what to run instead.

What is PocketBase? The Single-File Backend Explained
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May 10, 2026·Tom

What is PocketBase? The Single-File Backend Explained

PocketBase packs a database, auth, realtime, and file storage into one ~15 MB binary. Here's what it is, how it works, and when to use it.

Scaling PocketBase: From MVP to Production
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Mar 5, 2026·Tom

Scaling PocketBase: From MVP to Production

Learn strategies for scaling your PocketBase application to handle thousands of concurrent users and millions of records.

Security Best Practices for Your PocketBase App
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Feb 18, 2026·Marcus Reed

Security Best Practices for Your PocketBase App

Ensure your application and data are secure. A guide to API rules, authentication, and server security settings.

Building Real-Time Apps with PocketBase Subscriptions
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Feb 10, 2026·Tom

Building Real-Time Apps with PocketBase Subscriptions

Master real-time updates in your application. Learn how to use PocketBase subscriptions for chat apps, notifications, and live dashboards.

Migrating from Firebase to PocketBase Cloud
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Feb 1, 2026·Tom

Migrating from Firebase to PocketBase Cloud

A comprehensive guide on moving your data, authentication, and logic from Firebase to PocketBase Cloud. Save costs without losing functionality.

Multi-Instance Hosting: Maximize Your Server Resources
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Jan 20, 2026·Tom

Multi-Instance Hosting: Maximize Your Server Resources

Discover how PocketBase Cloud's multi-instance hosting model helps you save money while running multiple applications on a single server.

Getting Started with PocketBase Cloud
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Jan 15, 2026·Tom

Getting Started with PocketBase Cloud

Learn how to deploy your first PocketBase instance on PocketBase Cloud in under 5 minutes. A complete beginner's guide to managed PocketBase hosting.