How do I deploy Kali Linux (ssh) on Railway?

You can deploy Kali Linux (ssh) 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-ssh-61b462a7, or join our Discord community for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Kali Linux (ssh) on Railway

Kali Linux is a Debian-based distribution for penetration testing and security auditing with hundreds of pre-installed security tools. This template provides SSH access to a cloud-hosted Kali Linux environment.

About Hosting Kali Linux (ssh)

Deploys the official Kali Linux rolling Docker image with a configured SSH server. The container automatically creates a user account from environment variables and starts SSH on port 22. Supports persistent storage via volume mounts to /home.

Common Use Cases

Penetration testing and security auditing
Learning cybersecurity tools and ethical hacking
CTF competitions and security research

Dependencies for Kali Linux (ssh) Hosting

Official Kali Linux rolling Docker image
OpenSSH server
Sudo package

Deployment Dependencies

Why Deploy Kali Linux (ssh) 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 (ssh) 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.