How do I deploy NocoDB + SQLite on Railway?

You can deploy NocoDB + SQLite 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: noco-db-sq-lite-fb10e2ff, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host NocoDB on Railway

NocoDB is the fastest and easiest way to build databases online. It provides a rich spreadsheet interface on top of your data with multiple view types (grid, gallery, form, kanban, calendar), access controls, workflow automations, and programmatic access via REST APIs.

About Hosting NocoDB

Deploying NocoDB on Railway uses the official Docker image (nocodb/nocodb:latest) with SQLite as the default database — no external database service required. NocoDB stores its data (SQLite database, uploaded attachments, metadata) in a single directory that needs to be mounted as a persistent volume. On first launch, NocoDB presents a signup screen to create the initial admin account. The application listens on port 8080 by default. For production use, you should set NC_AUTH_JWT_SECRET to a stable secret so authentication tokens survive across redeploys.

Common Use Cases

Building internal tools, CRMs, and project trackers with a collaborative spreadsheet interface on top of a database
Creating shared forms, kanban boards, and gallery views for teams without writing code
Replacing Airtable with a self-hosted alternative that offers REST APIs, webhooks, and workflow automations with no vendor lock-in

Dependencies for NocoDB Hosting

Docker image: nocodb/nocodb:latest
Persistent volume for data storage

Deployment Dependencies

Implementation Details

Environment variables for the Railway service:

NC_AUTH_JWT_SECRET=your-random-secret-string

Mount a persistent volume at /usr/app/data/ to preserve the SQLite database, attachments, and metadata across redeploys.

Why Deploy NocoDB 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 NocoDB 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.