Databases Menu
Manage all your hosted databases in one place. MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or Redis, everything lives here. Your databases and apps work together seamlessly.
Your Databases at a Glance
The main page shows all your database clusters in a table. Everything you need is visible at a glance.
Each row shows:
- Cluster name
- Database type and version (MongoDB 8.0.4, PostgreSQL 14, Redis 7.2)
- Cluster type (Standalone, Replica Set, Sharded)
- Status (Running, Provisioning, Failed)
- Region
- Creation date
Search for databases by name using the search field. Filter by status, database type, or cluster configuration. Useful when you have lots of databases and you're hunting for a specific one.
Click any database name to open its management page. View credentials, monitor performance, check logs, manage backups, and scale resources.
Looking for a specific database? Use the search field and filters instead of scrolling.
Creating a New Database
Click "Create Database" to start the setup wizard. Answer a few questions and Galaxy handles the rest.
Database Information
Pick your database type: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or Redis. Then choose your version. Galaxy offers several versions for each, so pick one that matches your needs (or stick with current stable if unsure).
Configuration
Select your cluster type. Standalone is great for getting started. Replica sets give you high availability for production.
For some databases, you can toggle SSL on or off for encrypted connections.
Size and Pricing
Pick your instance size. Each shows RAM, CPU allocation, storage, and monthly price. Click a size to see full specifications and confirm pricing.
Account and Location
Select which Galaxy account owns this database (if you're in an organization). Choose the deployment region.
Give your database a name. Only letters allowed (no spaces, special characters). This is your cluster name in the database list.
Review and Create
Galaxy shows a summary of everything you configured. Review it and make sure everything looks right.
Click "Create Database & Start Billing" and Galaxy provisions your database. Billing starts immediately based on instance size.
Billing starts immediately. Want to test different sizes before committing? You can delete and recreate (you'll be charged pro-rated for days run).
Managing Individual Databases
Click any database name to open its management page. This is where you handle ongoing operations.
At the top you'll see: status (Running, Provisioning, Deploying, Failed), database type and version, instance size, region, storage allocation, and resource details.
Credentials Section
Get connection information here. You'll see the admin username (masked, click the eye icon to reveal), password (also masked), and the full connection string to paste into your app's configuration.
The admin user is a super user for administrative actions only, not applications. Create application-specific users if your database supports it.
Additional Sections
Click sidebar tabs to access different features:
- Metrics: Performance data (connections, network, memory, CPU, disk)
- Logs: Database activity
- Query Insights: Slow queries and performance analysis (if available)
- Backups: Backup history and manual backup creation
- Settings: Database-specific options
- Danger Zone: Delete the database
Each database type (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis) has slightly different management options and metrics. Core functionality stays the same.
Database Types
Galaxy supports three main database types:
- MongoDB: Flexible document database for evolving schemas and content-heavy applications
- PostgreSQL: Powerful relational database with strict structure and advanced SQL
- Redis: Lightning-fast in-memory data store for caching, sessions, and real-time data
For detailed info on choosing the right database, visit the Databases documentation.
Zero Data Transfer Fees
Here's something that sets Galaxy apart: you don't pay for data transferred between your apps and databases.
They're designed to work together. Push as much data as you want without worrying about egress charges. Architect your applications the way you want without cost penalties.
Backups and Recovery
Data safety is built in from day one.
Automatic backups run on a schedule you set (usually daily, with 4-7 day retention depending on plan). See your backup history and download from any backup point if something goes wrong.
Manual backups let you capture snapshots on demand whenever you want.
Database Security
Galaxy includes built-in security features:
- Encrypted connections: Data in transit protected with SSL/TLS
- Strong password requirements: Credential management included
- Network access control: Restrict which IPs can connect (useful for limiting access to just your app's containers)
- Automatic security patches: Stay current without worrying
Common Questions
What's Next?
Versions
Every time you push code to your deploy branch, Galaxy creates a new version. This section shows all your code snapshots so you can see your deployment history and rollback to any past version if needed.
Overview
Your database's main dashboard for a quick health check without digging through settings.