How do I deploy Apache Guacamole on Railway?

You can deploy Apache Guacamole 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-guacamole-3b5dfc79, or join our Discord community for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Apache Guacamole on Railway

Apache Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway that lets you access servers and desktops directly from your browser using protocols like RDP, VNC, and SSH without installing any client software.

About Hosting Apache Guacamole

Hosting Apache Guacamole involves running the Guacamole web application alongside guacd, the proxy daemon responsible for handling remote desktop protocols, and a database for authentication and configuration storage. This template deploys Guacamole with PostgreSQL authentication, using Railway’s managed networking to securely connect services internally. Once deployed, you can manage users, connections, and permissions entirely through the Guacamole web interface, making it ideal for browser-based remote access without VPNs or client installations.

By default, the Guacamole web interface is served under the /guacamole path. After deployment, you can access the UI at:
https:///guacamole

If you see a generic Tomcat page or a 404 at the root URL (/), this is expected behavior, Guacamole is not hosted at the root context by default.

After the first deployment, Guacamole automatically creates a default administrative account.

Username: guacadmin
Password: guacadmin

For security reasons, you should change this password immediately after logging in. To do so, open the user menu (top-right corner), choose Settings → Preferences, and update the password using the Change Password section. The password cannot be changed from the general user-edit screen and must be updated via the dedicated password menu.

Common Use Cases

Browser-based access to remote servers via SSH, RDP, or VNC
Centralized remote desktop gateway for teams or homelabs
Secure remote access to cloud or on-prem infrastructure
Jump host / bastion replacement with user-level access control

Dependencies for Apache Guacamole Hosting

guacd – Guacamole proxy daemon that handles RDP, VNC, and SSH connections
PostgreSQL – Stores users, connections, permissions, and configuration data

Deployment Dependencies

Apache Guacamole Docker image
https://hub.docker.com/r/guacamole/guacamole
Apache Guacamole documentation
https://guacamole.apache.org/doc/gug/

Implementation Details

This template uses Railway service-to-service networking and environment variables to automatically configure Guacamole’s PostgreSQL authentication and guacd connection. Database credentials and connection strings are injected securely, and no manual schema setup is required after deployment.

Why Deploy Apache Guacamole 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 Guacamole 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.