How do I deploy Bookstack v25 + MariaDB v12 on Railway?

You can deploy Bookstack v25 + MariaDB v12 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: bookstack-v25-maria-db-v12-14bdd175, or join our Discord community for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Bookstack v25 + MariaDB v12 on Railway

BookStack v25 is a modern, open-source documentation and wiki platform built with PHP/Laravel. This template includes BookStack v25 with MariaDB v12 for data persistence and Redis for session management and caching, providing a complete self-hosted documentation solution.

About Hosting Bookstack v25 + MariaDB v12

Hosting BookStack v25 with MariaDB v12 on Railway involves deploying three interconnected services: the BookStack application container, a MariaDB database instance, and a Redis cache server. The template automatically configures all necessary environment variables including secure auto-generated passwords, database connections, and Redis authentication. BookStack uses MariaDB for storing all content (books, chapters, pages, users, and settings) while Redis handles session storage and application caching for improved performance. The deployment requires minimal configuration - Railway handles service orchestration, networking between services, and persistent storage volumes for the database.

Common Use Cases

Team Documentation Hub - Centralized knowledge base for teams to document processes, procedures, and institutional knowledge
Project Wikis - Organize project documentation, API references, and technical specifications in a structured, searchable format
Personal Knowledge Management - Self-hosted alternative to services like Notion or Confluence for personal or small team use

Dependencies for Bookstack v25 + MariaDB v12 Hosting

Redis - Required for session management and application caching to ensure optimal performance and distributed session handling
Persistent Storage - MariaDB requires a persistent volume to maintain database data across deployments and restarts

Deployment Dependencies

Implementation Details

The template automatically generates secure credentials using Railway's template variable functions.

Why Deploy Bookstack v25 + MariaDB v12 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.