---
title: "Deploy NocoDB + SQLite"
description: "[Feb 2026 Update] Convert any database into a no-code platform"
category: "Storage"
url: https://railway.com/deploy/nocodb-sqlite
---

# Deploy NocoDB + SQLite

[Feb 2026 Update] Convert any database into a no-code platform

**[Deploy NocoDB + SQLite on Railway](https://railway.com/template/nocodb-sqlite)**

- **Creator:** Techulus
- **Category:** Storage
- **Total deploys:** 9

## Template content

### nocodb https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/homarr-labs/dashboard-icons/png/nocodb.png

- **Image:** nocodb/nocodb:latest
- **Public domain:** Yes

## Documentation

# 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

- [NocoDB GitHub Repository](https://github.com/nocodb/nocodb)
- [NocoDB Documentation](https://docs.nocodb.com/)
- [NocoDB Website](https://www.nocodb.com)

### 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.

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