---
title: "Deploy 3D Portfolio"
description: "Interactive 3D developer portfolio with 3d animations"
category: "Starters"
url: https://railway.com/deploy/3d-portfolio
---

# Deploy 3D Portfolio

Interactive 3D developer portfolio with 3d animations

**[Deploy 3D Portfolio on Railway](https://railway.com/template/3d-portfolio)**

- **Creator:** Muhammad Bilal
- **Category:** Starters

## Template content

### 3d-portfolio

- **Source:** bilalnawaz072/3d-portfolio
- **Public domain:** Yes

## Documentation

# Deploy and Host Interactive 3D Portfolio on Railway

Interactive 3D Developer Portfolio is a modern, high-performance web application designed to showcase a developer's skills, projects, and work experience. Built with Next.js, React, TypeScript, GSAP, and Framer Motion, it features an interactive 3D keyboard rendered via Spline where each keycap represents a specific skill. It is intended for software engineers, web developers, and creators looking for a visually striking online presence.

## About Hosting Interactive 3D Portfolio on Railway

Deploying the Interactive 3D Developer Portfolio on Railway provides a streamlined, zero-config hosting experience for Next.js applications. Railway builds the application directly from the source repository using its native Next.js build detection.

The service operates as a web process receiving incoming web traffic. Railway provides automatic HTTPS certificates and custom domain routing via its public networking infrastructure. Because this is a static/SSR frontend application, no persistent volumes or database services are strictly required for core functionality. However, if you choose to enable optional features like email delivery through Resend or analytics via Umami, Railway manages the associated environment variables securely across deployments.

## Common Use Cases

* **Personal Developer Portfolio**: Display software projects, technical skills, and work experience using interactive 3D elements.
* **Interactive Resume**: Serve as a live, visual resume for job applications and client inquiries.
* **Open-Source Portfolio Template**: Act as a customizable base template for developers wishing to rebrand and host their own 3D web showcase.

## Dependencies for Interactive 3D Developer Portfolio Hosting

### Deployment Dependencies

| Dependency | Type | Source / Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GitHub Repository | Source Code | [bilalnawaz072/3d-portfolio](https://github.com/bilalnawaz072/3d-portfolio) |
| Resend API | External Service | [Resend Documentation](https://resend.com/docs) |
| Umami Analytics | External Service (Optional) | [Umami Documentation](https://umami.is/docs) |

### Implementation Details

#### Docker

The repository does not contain a custom `Dockerfile`. Railway automatically detects the Next.js framework configuration and uses Nixpacks to build and run the application.

#### Public Networking

| Setting | Configuration |
| --- | --- |
| Proxy Type | HTTP Proxy |
| Target Port | 3000 |

Railway automatically routes incoming HTTPS traffic to port 3000.

#### Environment Variables

| Variable | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `RESEND_API_KEY` | Yes | API key from Resend used to handle contact form email delivery. |
| `NEXT_PUBLIC_WS_URL` | No | WebSocket server URL for optional realtime features (live cursors, chat, presence). |
| `UMAMI_DOMAIN` | No | Optional Umami analytics script URL. |
| `UMAMI_SITE_ID` | No | Optional Umami website ID for analytics tracking. |

##### Raw Editor Example

```env
RESEND_API_KEY=re_123456789
NEXT_PUBLIC_WS_URL=wss://your-realtime-backend.com
UMAMI_DOMAIN=https://analytics.example.com
UMAMI_SITE_ID=your-umami-site-id

```

#### Persistent Storage

Persistent storage is not required for this project. All asset updates, portfolio config updates, and skill entries are stored directly within the repository source code (`src/data/config.ts` and `src/data/constants.ts`).

#### Database

No database service (such as PostgreSQL, Redis, or MongoDB) is required for core operation.

#### Build & Start

Railway automatically runs the build and start commands defined in `package.json`. No custom build or start commands are required.

#### Accessing the Application

1. Open your project on the Railway Dashboard.
2. Select the deployed **3d-portfolio** service.
3. Go to **Settings** -> **Networking**.
4. Click **Generate Domain** to assign a public `.up.railway.app` URL.
5. Access your live portfolio directly through the generated URL.

## Why Deploy Interactive 3D Portfolio on Railway?

Railway provides a seamless, developer-first platform for deploying modern web applications. With automated GitHub deployments, instant environment variable management, built-in SSL certification, and effortless scaling, Railway allows developers to launch full-stack and front-end projects in seconds without managing underlying infrastructure.

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