How do I deploy Apache Answer + Postgres on Railway?

You can deploy Apache Answer + Postgres 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-postgres-29c842b4, or join our Discord community for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Apache Answer on Railway (Postgres)

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 on Railway with Postgres involves running the Apache Answer application alongside a managed PostgreSQL database. This template includes Postgres as part of the deployment, but database configuration is completed during the Apache Answer setup flow. During initial setup in the Apache Answer UI, users must select PostgreSQL as the database type and provide the appropriate connection details. Railway manages the database lifecycle, networking, and persistence, while Apache Answer handles schema initialization and migrations.

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
PostgreSQL database (Railway-managed)

Deployment Dependencies

Apache Answer GitHub repository: https://github.com/apache/answer
Railway PostgreSQL plugin

Implementation Details

During the Apache Answer setup in the web UI:

Select PostgreSQL as the database type
Provide the database connection details from Railway (host, port, database name, username, and password)
Complete setup to allow Apache Answer to initialize the schema

Database credentials are supplied by Railway and must be entered manually during the setup process.

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.