How do I deploy Domain Locker on Railway?

You can deploy Domain Locker 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: domain-locker-d48470da, or join our Discord community for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Domain Locker on Railway

Domain Locker is a comprehensive domain name portfolio management platform that provides complete visibility of your domain assets in one central location. It automatically fetches and analyzes domain data, monitors SSL certificates, DNS records, registrars, and hosts, while sending configurable alerts for expirations and configuration changes. Built with Angular and TypeScript, it offers detailed analytics, security insights, and performance tracking for your entire domain portfolio.

About Hosting Domain Locker

Hosting Domain Locker involves deploying a full-stack application consisting of an Angular frontend with Analog+Nitro, TypeScript API endpoints, and a PostgreSQL database. The deployment requires setting up automated cron jobs to periodically update domain data, monitor website uptime, check for expirations, and trigger notifications. Domain Locker fetches real-time data from external APIs for WHOIS information, DNS records, and SSL certificates, storing this data in PostgreSQL for historical tracking and analysis. The platform is designed to run in containers and requires proper configuration of database connections, authentication services, and notification channels (email, SMS, webhooks) to provide comprehensive domain monitoring and management capabilities.

Common Use Cases

Domain Portfolio Management - Track and manage multiple domain names across different registrars with centralized visibility and expiration monitoring
Security and Compliance Monitoring - Continuously monitor SSL certificates, DNS configurations, and domain security to prevent expiration and detect unauthorized changes
Cost Tracking and Optimization - Record purchase prices, renewal costs, and domain valuations to optimize your domain investment strategy
Team Collaboration - Share domain information across teams with categorization, tagging, and linked resources for better organization
Automated Alert System - Receive timely notifications via multiple channels (email, SMS, Slack, webhooks) for upcoming expirations and configuration changes

Dependencies for Domain Locker Hosting

PostgreSQL Database - Required for storing domain information, DNS records, SSL certificates, user data, and historical change logs
Node.js Runtime - Application requires Node.js for running the Angular frontend and TypeScript API endpoints
Docker Environment - Container runtime needed for deploying the Domain Locker application image
Cron Service - Scheduled job execution for domain data updates, uptime monitoring, and notification triggers
External API Access - Network connectivity to WHOIS services, DNS lookup services, and SSL certificate validation endpoints

Deployment Dependencies

Domain Locker Docker Image - Official Docker container image
PostgreSQL 15 Alpine - Recommended database container
Database Schema - SQL schema file for database initialization
Self-Hosting Documentation - Complete deployment guide
Docker Compose Template - Reference configuration

Implementation Details

Required Environment Variables:

# Database Configuration
DL_PG_HOST=
DL_PG_PORT=5432
DL_PG_USER=
DL_PG_PASSWORD=
DL_PG_NAME=domain_locker

# Application Port
PORT=3000

Database Initialization:

After PostgreSQL is deployed, apply the schema:

psql -h $DL_PG_HOST -U $DL_PG_USER -d $DL_PG_NAME -f ./db/schema.sql

Required Cron Jobs:

Set up the following scheduled endpoints:

/api/domain-updater - Execute daily to update domain data and trigger notifications
/api/uptime-monitor - Execute every 5-15 minutes for website health monitoring

Volume Mounts:

PostgreSQL data persistence: /var/lib/postgresql/data

Why Deploy Domain Locker 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 Domain Locker 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.