How do I deploy NestJS Starter on Railway?

You can deploy NestJS Starter 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: nest-js-starter-f29aa21e, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host NestJS Starter on Railway

What is NestJS Starter?

The NestJS Starter is a minimal, pre-configured boilerplate for building efficient and scalable server-side applications using NestJS. It comes with TypeScript support out-of-the-box and provides a solid foundation with a modular architecture, making it easy to start building REST APIs or microservices immediately.

About Hosting NestJS Starter

Hosting this NestJS application on Railway is straightforward and requires zero manual server configuration. Railway automatically detects the standard package.json scripts, installs dependencies using npm install or pnpm install, builds the project with npm run build, and starts the production server using npm run start:prod. Railway handles SSL, domain management, and horizontal scaling automatically.

Common Use Cases

RESTful API Backend: Quickly spin up a backend for Single Page Applications (SPAs) or mobile apps.
Microservices Architecture: Use as a base for individual microservices in a larger distributed system.
Real-time Applications: Leverage NestJS's support for WebSockets (via Gateways) for chat or notification systems.

Dependencies for NestJS Starter Hosting

Runtime: Node.js (>= 20.0.0)
Framework: @nestjs/core, @nestjs/common
HTTP Server: @nestjs/platform-express
Language: TypeScript

Deployment Dependencies

Railway CLI (Optional: for local development and management)
Git (For pushing code to trigger deployments)

Implementation Details

The application entry point is src/main.ts.

Port Configuration: By default, the application listens on port 3000. When deploying to Railway, the platform automatically routes traffic to the port exposed by your application. It is recommended to use the PORT environment variable if you wish to customize this dynamically:

// src/main.ts
async function bootstrap() {
  const app = await NestFactory.create(AppModule);
  // Ensure the app listens on the port defined by Railway or defaults to 3000
  await app.listen(process.env.PORT || 3000);
}
bootstrap();

Why Deploy NestJS Starter 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 NestJS Starter 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.