How do I deploy Apache Answer on Railway?

You can deploy Apache Answer on Railway by clicking the "Deploy Now" button on this page. Railway will automatically set up all the necessary services and configurations for you.

What are the system requirements?

Railway handles all the infrastructure requirements. You only need a web browser to deploy and manage your application.

Is this template free to use?

Yes, this template is free to use within your existing Railway account.

Can I customize this template?

Yes, you can fully customize this template. After deployment, you will have full control of what you've deployed in your Railway project.

How do I get support for this template?

You can get support through our community forum: apache-answer-532f7482, or join our Discord community for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Apache Answer on Railway

Apache Answer is an open-source Q&A platform built as a modern alternative to Stack Overflow. It enables teams and communities to create self-hosted question-and-answer sites with features such as reputation systems, moderation tools, tagging, and plugin-based extensibility.

About Hosting Apache Answer

Hosting Apache Answer requires running a single web application backed by a database and persistent storage. This Railway template is configured specifically for SQLite, removing the need for an external database service. A single Railway volume is mounted to persist the SQLite database and application data. During the initial setup through the Apache Answer UI, you must specify the SQLite database path as /data so it points to the mounted volume and ensures data is retained across restarts and deployments.

Common Use Cases

Internal engineering or company knowledge bases
Open-source project support and community forums
Private Q&A platforms for courses, bootcamps, or teams

Dependencies for Apache Answer Hosting

Apache Answer application
SQLite (embedded database)

Deployment Dependencies

Apache Answer GitHub repository: https://github.com/apache/answer
Railway persistent volume mounted at /data

Implementation Details

When completing the Apache Answer setup in the web UI, select SQLite as the database type and set the database path to /data/answer.db. This path must match the mounted Railway volume to ensure persistence.

Why Deploy Apache Answer on Railway?

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your infrastructure so you don't have to deal with configuration, while allowing you to vertically and horizontally scale it.

By deploying Apache Answer on Railway, you are one step closer to supporting a complete full-stack application with minimal burden. Host your servers, databases, AI agents, and more on Railway.