How do I deploy Nextcloud on Railway?

You can deploy Nextcloud 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: nextcloud-c341f3e2, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Nextcloud on Railway

Nextcloud is a self-hosted, open-source cloud platform for file sync and sharing, calendars, contacts, and collaboration. It provides a private alternative to services like Google Drive or Dropbox, giving you full control over your data, users, and integrations while remaining extensible through a rich app ecosystem.

About Hosting Nextcloud

Hosting Nextcloud on Railway runs the official Nextcloud container as a managed web service, combined with a PostgreSQL database for application metadata and configuration. User files are stored using Railway Storage Buckets, which provide S3-compatible, durable object storage well suited for large file uploads and scalable cloud storage. Railway handles networking, secrets, volumes, and service restarts automatically, allowing you to deploy a production-ready Nextcloud instance without manual server management.

Common Use Cases

Private cloud file storage and sharing
Photo backups and media libraries
Team collaboration with calendars, contacts, and shared folders

Dependencies for Nextcloud Hosting

Environment Variables

Configure the following variables in the Railway dashboard:

NEXTCLOUD_ADMIN_USER: Username for the initial Nextcloud admin account
NEXTCLOUD_ADMIN_PASSWOR: Password for the initial Nextcloud admin account

Deployment Dependencies

Nextcloud Docker image: nextcloud
Nextcloud documentation: https://docs.nextcloud.com/
Railway PostgreSQL: https://docs.railway.com/guides/postgresql
Railway Storage Buckets (S3-compatible object storage) : https://docs.railway.com/guides/storage-buckets

Why Deploy Nextcloud 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 Nextcloud 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.