How do I deploy Foundry Virtual Tabletop v13 on Railway?

You can deploy Foundry Virtual Tabletop v13 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: foundry-virtual-tabletop-v13-34ad2fd1, or join our Discord community for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Foundry Virtual Tabletop v13 on Railway

Foundry Virtual Tabletop (VTT) v13 is a powerful, self-hosted virtual tabletop platform for running tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons online. It offers dynamic lighting, fog of war, rich character sheets, integrated audio/video, and extensive mod support through community modules and systems. Perfect for game masters and players wanting immersive, customizable digital campaigns.

About Hosting Foundry Virtual Tabletop v13

Hosting Foundry VTT v13 involves running the official Node.js application in a Docker container with persistent storage for worlds, assets, and user data. The felddy/foundryvtt Docker image automates installation and updates using your licensed FoundryVTT.com account credentials. On Railway, deployment is simplified with managed persistent volumes and automatic HTTPS proxying. Key steps include providing your Foundry credentials for auto-download/licensing, setting a strong admin key, and applying minor configuration tweaks (like running as root) to ensure compatibility with Railway’s volume permissions. Once deployed, your server is accessible instantly via a custom Railway domain.

Common Use Cases

Hosting private D&D 5e campaigns with friends across the world
Running large-scale West Marches or living-world games with many players
Testing and developing custom modules or game systems in a live environment

Dependencies for Foundry Virtual Tabletop v13 Hosting

A valid Foundry Virtual Tabletop license (purchased at https://foundryvtt.com)
Docker image: felddy/foundryvtt (version 13)

Deployment Dependencies

FoundryVTT.com account with active license: https://foundryvtt.com/purchase
Official Docker image: https://hub.docker.com/r/felddy/foundryvtt

If your FoundryVTT.com account does not have an active paid license, the container will repeatedly attempt to download the software, fail with a "403: Forbidden" error when fetching the release URL, and crash/restart in a loop. Purchase a license at https://foundryvtt.com/purchase to enable automatic installation and stable operation.

Why Deploy Foundry Virtual Tabletop v13 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 Foundry Virtual Tabletop v13 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.