How do I deploy ParrotOS Security Edition on Railway?

You can deploy ParrotOS Security Edition 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: parrot-os-security-edition-04f32013, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host ParrotOS Security Edition on Railway

ParrotOS Security Edition is a Debian-based Linux distribution focused on security, privacy, and digital forensics. It includes a huge collection of tools that can be used via command line via Railway CLI.

About Hosting ParrotOS Security Edition

Deploying ParrotOS Security Edition on Railway uses the official Parrot Security Docker image in a lightweight, containerized environment. Railway handles orchestration, networking, and scaling, giving you instant access to a full ParrotOS security toolkit without managing servers or SSH keys manually.

A persistent volume is mounted at /work to retain tools, configurations, scripts, and collected artifacts across redeployments and restarts. This setup provides an on-demand, cloud-hosted ParrotOS environment ideal for penetration testing, security research, and isolated experimentation.

Common Use Cases

Penetration testing and security assessments
Digital forensics and incident response labs
Privacy-focused development and testing environments
Running security tools, scripts, and custom workflows
Isolated sandboxes for learning or training in cybersecurity

Dependencies for ParrotOS Security Edition Hosting

Deployment Dependencies

Official ParrotOS Security Docker image: parrotsec/security Available on Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/parrotsec/security
SSH access via Railway CLI for remote shell and diagnostics: https://docs.railway.app/guides/cli#ssh

SSH Usage

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following set up:

Railway CLI installed on your local machine
Logged in to your Railway account using railway login

Usage

You can copy the exact SSH command directly from the Railway dashboard:

Open your project in the Railway dashboard
Right-click the ParrotOS service
Select “Copy SSH Command”
Paste the command into your local terminal to connect

Why Deploy ParrotOS Security Edition 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 ParrotOS Security Edition 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.