How do I deploy Postgres + PgBouncer + PgAdmin on Railway?

You can deploy Postgres + PgBouncer + PgAdmin 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: postgres-pg-bouncer-pg-admin-c4689a53, or join our Discord community for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Postgres + PgBouncer + PgAdmin on Railway

This stack combines PostgreSQL (the core relational database), PgBouncer (a lightweight connection pooler to manage high volumes of database connections), and PgAdmin (a web-based GUI for administration). Together, they provide a production-ready database environment that is scalable, efficient, and easy to manage visually.

About Hosting Postgres + PgBouncer + PgAdmin

Deploying this trio involves orchestrating three distinct services to work in harmony. The Postgres instance serves as the persistent data store. PgBouncer sits in front of it, acting as a "gatekeeper" that maintains a pool of reusable connections, preventing the overhead of creating new processes for every client request—essential for serverless or high-traffic apps. Finally, PgAdmin is deployed as a separate web service that connects to the database, allowing you to run queries and manage schemas via a browser. On Railway, these are typically linked via a private network, ensuring secure and low-latency communication between the components.

Common Use Cases

Serverless Applications: Managing short-lived connections from platforms like Vercel or AWS Lambda that would otherwise exhaust Postgres connection limits.
High-Traffic APIs: Reducing latency and CPU overhead on the database server by reusing established connections through PgBouncer.
Remote Database Management: Providing a secure, web-based interface (PgAdmin) for teams to manage production data without needing local client installations.

Dependencies for Postgres + PgBouncer + PgAdmin Hosting

n/a

Deployment Dependencies

One click deploy starter

Implementation Details

Official Docker Images

Why Deploy Postgres + PgBouncer + PgAdmin 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 Postgres + PgBouncer + PgAdmin 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.