---
title: "Deploy ParrotOS Security Edition (Web Terminal)"
description: "Instant ParrotOS Security Edition browser terminal powered by ttyd"
category: "Other"
url: https://railway.com/deploy/parrotos-security-edition-web-terminal
---

# Deploy ParrotOS Security Edition (Web Terminal)

Instant ParrotOS Security Edition browser terminal powered by ttyd

**[Deploy ParrotOS Security Edition (Web Terminal) on Railway](https://railway.com/template/parrotos-security-edition-web-terminal)**

- **Creator:** decoge
- **Category:** Other
- **Total deploys:** 57

## Template content

### ParrotOS Security Edition (Web Terminal)

- **Source:** https://github.com/decoge/parrotos-security-edition-webterminal-railway
- **Public domain:** Yes

## Documentation

# Deploy and Host ParrotOS Security Edition (Web Terminal) on Railway

This template provides a **one-click ParrotOS Security Edition web terminal** running on Railway, giving you instant browser-based access to a powerful security-focused Linux shell without managing servers or SSH keys. **Parrot Security OS** is a Debian-based distribution designed for penetration testing, digital forensics, privacy, and cybersecurity research.

## About Hosting ParrotOS Security Edition (Web Terminal)

Deploying ParrotOS Security Edition (Web Terminal) on Railway uses the official Parrot Security Docker image in a lightweight, containerized environment. Railway handles orchestration, networking, and scaling, delivering a ready-to-use ParrotOS instance without server management overhead.

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
* Learning, training, and experimentation in cybersecurity

## How Access Works

* Access the ParrotOS shell directly from your **browser**
* Secured with **basic authentication**
* Powered by **ttyd**, providing a real interactive terminal
* Fully compatible with Railway’s dynamic port routing

## Dependencies for ParrotOS Security Edition (Web Terminal) Hosting

### Environment Variables

Configure the following variables in the Railway dashboard:

* **`USERNAME`**
  Choose a username used to log in to the web-based terminal.

* **`PASSWORD`**
  Choose a password used to log in to the web-based terminal.

### Deployment Dependencies

* Official ParrotOS Security Docker image: `parrotsec/security`
  [https://hub.docker.com/r/parrotsec/security](https://hub.docker.com/r/parrotsec/security)
* SSH: Railway CLI for proxy access and diagnostics
  [https://docs.railway.app/guides/cli#ssh](https://docs.railway.app/guides/cli#ssh)

## SSH Usage (Optional)

### Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following in place:

1. The Railway CLI installed on your local machine
2. Logged in with your Railway account using `railway login`

### Usage

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

1. Navigate to your project in the Railway dashboard
2. Right-click on the service you want to connect to
3. Select **“Copy SSH Command”**
4. 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.

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