@Marvin How can I make sure that my self-hosted server uses the correct settings while it's running?

To tackle the question of ensuring correct settings on your self-hosted server running Prefect, let's first determine which version of Prefect you're using, as the solution can vary. Could you please confirm whether you're using Prefect 2.x or 3.x?

@Marvin It's Prefect 3.1.0

To ensure your self-hosted server uses the correct settings while running Prefect 3.1.0, you can manage configurations using Prefect's settings management tools. Here’s a step-by-step guide: 1. Edit Your Profiles: Prefect uses a

profiles.toml

file for configuration. You can directly edit this file to configure server settings. This allows for custom setups depending on your use case. 2. Common Settings: - For databases, configure

server.database.connection_url

with a SQLAlchemy-compatible connection string (e.g., for SQLite or Postgres). - Security configurations like CSRF protection can be managed via this setup. 3. Use of Environment Variables: Environment variables always take precedence over other configurations. You can set these variables for runtime behavior adjustments. For example,

PREFECT_API_URL

and

PREFECT_API_KEY

can be set to ensure communication with your Prefect server. 4. Command Line Interface: Utilize the Prefect CLI to manage your configuration: - Set a Configuration:

prefect config set <setting_key>=<value>

- Unset (restore default):

prefect config unset <setting_key>

- View Current Settings:

prefect config view

5. Reverse Proxy Setup: If you are using a reverse proxy like Nginx, configure

ui.api_url

to point to your external proxy URL, ensuring proper routing of traffic to your Prefect UI instance. For more detailed guidance, you can explore the following resources: - Settings and Profiles Documentation - Infrastructure Examples for Serverless Environments Remember, using environment variables to fine-tune the server while it's running provides flexibility and ensures the correct settings are always applied.