How do I deploy Kali Linux for security and debugging on Railway?

You can deploy Kali Linux for security and debugging 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: kali-linux-for-security-and-debugging-4e2923f7, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Kali Linux on Railway

Kali Linux is a Debian-based distribution designed for penetration testing and security auditing. This template provides a persistent Kali environment with 600+ pre-installed security tools on Railway.

About Hosting Kali Linux

Deploying Kali Linux on Railway gives you a persistent security-focused Linux environment accessible via SSH. This is useful for running security assessments, penetration testing, network reconnaissance, and having a full suite of security tools available on demand. The container stays online and can be accessed anytime using Railway's SSH command feature.

Common Use Cases

Penetration testing and security auditing
Network reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning
Password cracking and hash analysis
Web application security testing
Forensics and reverse engineering
Having a persistent security toolkit in the cloud

Dependencies for Kali Linux Hosting

None (base Kali image with kali-linux-headless metapackage)

Deployment Dependencies

Kali Linux Docker Image

Usage

Deploy the Kali Linux template to your Railway project
Right-click the service and select Copy SSH Command
Paste the command in your terminal to connect

Copy SSH Command

Why Deploy Kali Linux 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 Kali Linux on Railway, you get an always-available security toolkit without maintaining your own infrastructure. Host your servers, databases, AI agents, and more on Railway.