How do I deploy erugo on Railway?

You can deploy erugo 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: erugo-e363a36b, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Erugo on Railway

About Hosting

Erugo is a self-hosted file-sharing platform built with Laravel (PHP) and Vue.js. It provides a secure, private alternative to commercial file-sharing services, giving users full control over their data. The platform supports Docker deployment, making it ideal for Railway hosting.

Tech Stack

Backend: Laravel (PHP)
Frontend: Vue.js
Database: SQLite (default), MySQL, or PostgreSQL
Authentication: JWT-based with optional OAuth
Storage: Local filesystem or cloud (S3-compatible)

Why Deploy

Privacy: No third-party access to your files
Security: Password protection and expiration controls
Customization: White-label branding and UI themes
Cost Savings: Avoid commercial service fees
Open Source: MIT-licensed for modification
Scalability: Handles traffic spikes via Railway

Common Use Cases

Secure business file sharing
Client file transfers for freelancers
Educational material distribution
Nonprofit document sharing
Personal cloud storage alternative

Dependencies for Deployment

Deployment Dependencies

Component	Details
Docker Image	`wardy784/erugo:latest`
Port	80 (HTTP) or 443 (HTTPS)
Volumes	`./storage:/var/www/html/storage`
Environment	Required: `APP_KEY`, `DB_CONNECTION`, `JWT_SECRET`
Database	SQLite (default), MySQL, or PostgreSQL
Memory	512MB minimum (1GB+ recommended)
Storage	Depends on file volume (Railway persistent volumes recommended)