---
title: "Deploy GitLab CE"
description: "Deploy a self-hosted GitLab CE instance on Railway."
category: "Other"
url: https://railway.com/deploy/gitlab-ce
---

# Deploy GitLab CE

Deploy a self-hosted GitLab CE instance on Railway.

**[Deploy GitLab CE on Railway](https://railway.com/template/gitlab-ce)**

- **Creator:** André Lademann's Projects
- **Category:** Other
- **Total deploys:** 12

## Template content

### railwayapp-gitlab

- **Source:** https://github.com/vergissberlin/railwayapp-gitlab

## Documentation

# GitLab CE

![Template Header](./template-header.svg)


Deploy a self-hosted GitLab CE instance on Railway.

[![Deploy on Railway](https://railway.com/button.svg)](https://railway.com/deploy/vGH4ea?referralCode=2_sIT9&utm_medium=integration&utm_source=template&utm_campaign=generic)

## Files in this template

- `Dockerfile` uses the official `gitlab/gitlab-ce` image.
- `docker-entrypoint.sh` injects Railway domain and dynamic `$PORT`.
- `railway.toml` configures health checks and restart policy.

## Environment variables

```bash
GITLAB_ROOT_PASSWORD=replace-with-strong-password
```

`RAILWAY_PUBLIC_DOMAIN` and `PORT` are provided by Railway.

## First login

- Username: `root`
- Password: value from `GITLAB_ROOT_PASSWORD`

## Persistent storage

Attach a Railway volume and mount these paths:

- `/var/opt/gitlab`
- `/etc/gitlab`
- `/var/log/gitlab`

## Notes

- GitLab needs significant RAM and CPU. Use a larger Railway plan for production.
- First boot can take several minutes.
- Keep at least one persistent volume attached before storing projects.




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