How do I deploy Next.js Starter on Railway?

You can deploy Next.js 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: next-js-starter-8ee4a1bb, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Next.js Starter on Railway

A modern Next.js starter template optimized for rapid deployment on Railway. This template includes essential configurations, TypeScript support, and best practices for building production-ready web applications with zero configuration deployment.

About Hosting Next.js Starter

Deploying a Next.js application on Railway involves running your app as a Node.js server using the next start command. Railway automatically detects your Next.js project and configures the build process, handling dependencies installation, building your application, and serving it on their infrastructure. The platform supports both server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG), allowing you to leverage Next.js's full capabilities including API routes, middleware, and dynamic rendering. Railway's automatic configuration eliminates the need for complex deployment scripts or containerization, while still providing the flexibility to scale vertically and horizontally as your application grows.

Common Use Cases

SaaS startup websites and landing pages with authentication and database integrations
Full-stack web applications with API routes and server-side rendering
Content-driven websites including blogs, documentation portals, and marketing sites
E-commerce platforms with payment processing integration (Stripe, etc.)
Progressive web applications (PWAs) requiring dynamic content and edge optimization

Dependencies for Next.js Starter Hosting

Node.js runtime environment (Railway provides this automatically)
Package manager (npm, yarn, or pnpm with corresponding lockfile)
Next.js framework and React dependencies
TypeScript (optional but recommended for type safety)

Deployment Dependencies

Railway CLI - For command-line deployments
Next.js Deployment Documentation - Official deployment guide
Railway Next.js Template - Official Railway deployment example

Implementation Details

For optimal production performance, ensure your next.config.js includes the standalone output configuration:

module.exports = {
  output: 'standalone',
}

If using next/image, add Sharp to your dependencies for optimized image processing:

npm install sharp

Railway automatically configures environment variables and builds your Next.js application using:

npm run build && npm start

Why Deploy Next.js 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 Next.js 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.