How do I deploy Debian 13 (Web Terminal) on Railway?

You can deploy Debian 13 (Web Terminal) 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: debian-13-web-terminal-bfe07d14, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Debian 13 (Web Terminal) on Railway

This template provides a one-click Debian 13 web terminal running on Railway, giving you instant browser-based access to a full Linux shell without managing servers or SSH keys. Debian 13 (Trixie) is a stable, community-driven Linux distribution known for reliability, security, and long-term support.

About Hosting Debian 13 (Web Terminal)

Deploying Debian 13 (Web Terminal) on Railway uses the official minimal Debian Docker image in a lightweight containerized environment. Railway manages orchestration, networking, and scaling, delivering a clean Debian instance without server management overhead. A persistent volume is mounted at /data to retain files, configurations, and application data across redeployments and restarts. This setup is ideal for reproducible Linux environments, testing, and long-running workloads.

Common Use Cases

Development and testing environments for Debian-based applications
Running scripts, compiling software, or installing and experimenting with packages
Prototyping tools or workflows that require a stable Linux shell
Hosting lightweight services or background tasks with persistent storage

How Access Works

Access the Debian shell directly from your browser
Secured with basic authentication
Powered by ttyd, providing a real interactive terminal
Fully compatible with Railway’s dynamic port routing

Dependencies for Debian 13 (Web Terminal) Hosting

Environment Variables

Configure the following variables in the Railway dashboard:

USERNAME Choose a username used to log in to the web-based terminal.
PASSWORD Choose a password used to log in to the web-based terminal.

Deployment Dependencies

Official Debian Docker image: debian:13 https://hub.docker.com/_/debian
SSH: Railway CLI for proxy access and diagnostics https://docs.railway.app/guides/cli#ssh

SSH Usage (Optional)

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following in place:

The Railway CLI installed on your local machine
Logged in with your Railway account using railway login

Usage

You can copy the exact command directly from the Railway dashboard:

Navigate to your project in the Railway dashboard
Right-click on the service you want to connect to
Select “Copy SSH Command”
Paste the command into your local terminal to connect

Why Deploy Debian 13 (Web Terminal) 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 Debian 13 (Web Terminal) 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.