How do I deploy MYSQL Backup to S3 Service on Railway?

You can deploy MYSQL Backup to S3 Service 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: mysql-backup-to-s3-service-33ff0035, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host MYSQL Backup to S3 Service on Railway

MYSQL Backup to S3 Service is a simple service that automatically backs up a MySQL database and uploads the compressed dump to any S3-compatible storage. It creates .sql.gz backups and stores them safely outside your application environment.

About Hosting MYSQL Backup to S3 Service

This service runs as a small Node.js worker that connects to a MySQL database, generates SQL dumps, compresses them, and uploads the backup to an S3 bucket.

It is designed to be easy to deploy and maintain. The service is stateless and works perfectly with Railway cron jobs, making it ideal for scheduled daily or hourly backups. All configuration is handled using environment variables.

Common Use Cases

Automated MySQL backups
Off-site backups for disaster recovery
Backing up Railway MySQL databases
Simple database backup automation without managing servers

Dependencies for MYSQL Backup to S3 Service Hosting

Node.js 18+
MySQL-compatible database
S3-compatible object storage

Deployment Dependencies

Environment Variables

The service is fully configured using environment variables:

S3 Configuration

AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID
Access key ID for S3
AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY
Secret access key for S3
AWS_S3_BUCKET
Name of the S3 bucket where backups will be stored
AWS_S3_REGION
Region of the S3 bucket (can often be set automatically)
AWS_S3_ENDPOINT (optional)
Custom S3 endpoint for S3-compatible providers (e.g. MinIO, Backblaze)

Database Configuration

BACKUP_DATABASE_HOST
Hostname or IP address of the MySQL server
BACKUP_DATABASE_PORT
Port number of the MySQL server
BACKUP_DATABASE_USER
Database username
BACKUP_DATABASE_PASSWORD
Database password
BACKUP_DATABASE_NAME (optional)
Name of the database to back up
Leave empty to back up all databases (excluding system databases)

Scheduling & Debug

BACKUP_CRON_SCHEDULE (optional)
Cron schedule for automatic backups
Default: 0 5 * * * (daily at 05:00)
DEBUG (optional)
Enable verbose logging (1 to enable, 0 to disable)

Why Deploy MYSQL Backup to S3 Service 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 MYSQL Backup to S3 Service 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.