How do I deploy Campfire on Railway?

You can deploy Campfire 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: campfire-6f6c8e16, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Campfire on Railway

> Note: Campfire requires Web Push credentials for notifications. Before deployment, generate a VAPID_PUBLIC_KEY and VAPID_PRIVATE_KEY, and configure them as environment variables in Railway. These keys are used to authenticate push notifications to browsers and PWAs.

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Campfire is a self-hosted, open-source group chat system by 37signals. It provides the core collaboration primitives—rooms, DMs, mentions, search, and mobile support—without subscriptions or vendor lock-in. You own the code, the infrastructure, and the data, making it a durable alternative to Slack or Microsoft Teams.

About Hosting Campfire

Hosting Campfire involves running a single Dockerized application on infrastructure you control. The service includes the web UI, real-time messaging, and background jobs in one cohesive deployment. Once running, users access Campfire through the browser or as a mobile PWA. Updates can be applied automatically or manually, and SSL can be configured at the platform level. On Railway, Campfire can be deployed with minimal setup while retaining full control over scaling, networking, and environment configuration.

Common Use Cases

Primary internal chat for teams replacing Slack or Microsoft Teams
Backup or fallback chat system during SaaS outages
Private, air-gapped communication for executives, boards, or secure environments

Dependencies for Campfire Hosting

Docker-compatible runtime
Persistent storage for application data

Deployment Dependencies

Implementation Details

Campfire is distributed as a container image and can be launched with a single command. Railway manages networking, SSL termination, and resource allocation, allowing the application to focus solely on runtime behavior.

Why Deploy Campfire 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 Campfire 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.