How do I deploy Next.js - Strapi | Internal Network on Railway?

You can deploy Next.js - Strapi | Internal Network 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-strapi-internal-net-9f69fefc, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Next.js - Strapi | Internal Network on Railway

This template deploys a full-stack web application connecting Next.js v16 and Strapi v5 via Railway's secure Private Networking. It is optimized for high performance and reduced bandwidth costs by routing server-to-server traffic internally, bypassing the public internet.

About Hosting Next.js - Strapi | Internal Network

Hosting this stack on Railway provides a production-ready environment where your frontend (Next.js) and backend (Strapi + PostgreSQL) live in the same private network.

The key advantage of this template is its configuration: It utilizes Railway's internal DNS. Instead of fetching data via a public URL (e.g., https://api.site.com), the Next.js server communicates with Strapi via the private internal address (e.g., http://strapi.railway.internal:1337). This architecture offers three major benefits:

Zero Latency: Communication happens within the same data center network.
Cost Efficiency: Internal traffic does not count towards public egress limits.
Enhanced Security: Backend API endpoints stay protected within the private network.

Common Use Cases

High-Performance Corporate Sites: Fast server-side rendering (SSR) without network bottlenecks.
SEO-Focused Blogs: Rapid static site generation (SSG) using internal data fetching.
Secure E-commerce Platforms: Keeping product and order data traffic within a private network.

Dependencies for Next.js - Strapi | Internal Network Hosting

Next.js: The React framework for the frontend.
Strapi: The leading open-source headless CMS.
PostgreSQL: Reliable relational database for Strapi.

Deployment Dependencies

Implementation Details

To enable internal communication, this template separates the API URLs for the server and the client.

Private URL (Server-side): Used by Server Components to fetch data over the internal network.
- Example: http://${RAILWAY_PRIVATE_DOMAIN}:1337
Public URL (Client-side): Used for images or client-side fetch requests (if any).

Why Deploy Next.js - Strapi | Internal Network 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 - Strapi | Internal Network 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.