---
title: "Deploy Element Web"
description: "Matrix chat client for the browser, served as a static site"
category: "Other"
url: https://railway.com/deploy/element-web
---

# Deploy Element Web

Matrix chat client for the browser, served as a static site

**[Deploy Element Web on Railway](https://railway.com/template/element-web)**

Machine-readable deploy manifest (JSON, validated by TemplateCI): https://railway.com/deploy/element-web/manifest.json

- **Creator:** zer0person's Projects
- **Category:** Other
- **Total deploys:** 1

## Template content

### Element Web

- **Image:** vectorim/element-web:latest
- **Public domain:** Yes

## Documentation

# Deploy and Host Element Web on Railway

[Element Web](https://github.com/element-hq/element-web) is a web client for the Matrix chat network: encrypted rooms, direct messages, calls and bridges.

## About Hosting Element Web

This template runs the official `vectorim/element-web` image. The default homeserver is matrix.org; open the URL, sign in or register, or point it at another homeserver on the sign-in screen. The service is stateless and has no volume.

## Common Use Cases

- Give your team or community a branded Matrix web client
- Chat on matrix.org or your own homeserver
- Replace a desktop install with a link

## Dependencies for Element Web Hosting

- One service

### Deployment Dependencies

- [Element Web on GitHub](https://github.com/element-hq/element-web)
- [Docker image](https://hub.docker.com/r/vectorim/element-web)

## Why Deploy Element Web on Railway?

Railway gives you a public HTTPS URL and automatic restarts with no server to maintain.


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