From 2ca5d7de2a61d5d7ac27707e08b4e0189c95fe42 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Timothy Jaeryang Baek Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:33:50 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Update faq.mdx --- docs/faq.mdx | 24 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/faq.mdx b/docs/faq.mdx index 4bf36ebd..caab68d7 100644 --- a/docs/faq.mdx +++ b/docs/faq.mdx @@ -121,6 +121,30 @@ In summary: MCP is supported — as long as the MCP Tool Server is fronted by an To stay informed, you can follow release notes and announcements on our [GitHub Releases page](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/releases). +#### **Q: Is Open WebUI scalable for large organizations or enterprise deployments?** + +**A:** Yes—**Open WebUI is architected for massive scalability and production readiness.** It’s already trusted in deployments supporting extremely high user counts—**think tens or even hundreds of thousands of seats**—used by universities, multinational enterprises, and major organizations worldwide. + +Open WebUI’s stateless, container-first architecture means you’re never bottlenecked by a single server. Through horizontal scaling, flexible storage backends, externalized authentication and database support, and full container orchestration compatibility (for example, Kubernetes or Docker Swarm), you can build robust, high-availability clusters to meet even the most demanding enterprise requirements. + +With the right infrastructure configuration, Open WebUI will effortlessly scale from pilot projects to mission-critical worldwide rollouts. + +#### **Q: How can I deploy Open WebUI in a highly available, large-scale production environment?** + +**A:** For organizations with demanding uptime and scale requirements, Open WebUI is designed to plug into modern production environments: + +- **Multiple containers** (instances) behind a load balancer for resilience and optimal performance +- **External databases and persistent storage** for scalable, reliable data +- **Integration with enterprise authentication** (like SSO/OIDC/LDAP) for seamless and secure login +- **Observability and monitoring** via modern log/metrics tools + +If you’re planning a high-availability, enterprise-grade deployment, we recommend reviewing this excellent community resource: + +👉 [The SRE's Guide to High Availability Open WebUI Deployment Architecture](http://taylorwilsdon.medium.com/the-sres-guide-to-high-availability-open-webui-deployment-architecture-2ee42654eced) +*(This provides a strong technical overview and best practices for large-scale Open WebUI architecture.)* + +Open WebUI is designed from day one to not just handle, but thrive at scale—serving large organizations, universities, and enterprises worldwide. + #### **Need Further Assistance?** If you have any further questions or concerns, please reach out to our [GitHub Issues page](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues) or our [Discord channel](https://discord.gg/5rJgQTnV4s) for more help and information.