---
title: "Deploy Locker"
description: "The self-hostable alternative to Dropbox and Google Drive, BYO bucket."
category: "Storage"
url: https://railway.com/deploy/locker
---

# Deploy Locker

The self-hostable alternative to Dropbox and Google Drive, BYO bucket.

**[Deploy Locker on Railway](https://railway.com/template/locker)**

- **Creator:** 61 Oaks Group
- **Category:** Storage
- **Total deploys:** 4

## Template content

### Postgres https://devicons.railway.app/i/postgresql.svg

- **Image:** ghcr.io/railwayapp-templates/postgres-ssl:18

### Locker https://locker.dev/favicon.ico

- **Source:** zmeyer44/Locker
- **Start command:** `pnpm --filter @locker/web start`
- **Public domain:** Yes

## Documentation

# Deploy and Host Locker on Railway

Locker is an open-source file storage platform and a self-hostable alternative to Dropbox or Google Drive. This Railway template deploys Locker with PostgreSQL and persistent local file storage, giving you a simple way to run your own private cloud drive.

## About Hosting Locker

This template is configured for a one-click deployment on Railway using local file storage backed by a persistent volume. It is designed to work out of the box for a single deployment without requiring external object storage or additional infrastructure.

Locker includes a modern web interface for uploading, organizing, sharing, and managing files, along with built-in user accounts and authentication.

## Common Use Cases

- Running a personal or team-managed cloud drive
- Sharing files with clients, collaborators, or internal staff
- Hosting a lightweight document portal for private file access

## Dependencies for Locker Hosting

This template provisions the core dependencies needed to run Locker:

- PostgreSQL for application data, users, metadata, and sharing records
- A persistent Railway volume for local file storage

### Deployment Dependencies

- [Locker GitHub Repository](https://github.com/zmeyer44/Locker)
- [Locker Website](https://locker.dev)
- [Railway Templates Docs](https://docs.railway.com/templates/create)

## Why Deploy Locker 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 Locker 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.

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- [Redis](https://railway.com/deploy/redis-1) — Self Host Latest Redis with Railway
- [EasyImg](https://railway.com/deploy/easyimg) — Simple self-hostable Nuxt.js personal image hosting system.

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