How do I deploy Postgres Backup to Cloudflare R2 (S3-Compatible) on Railway?

You can deploy Postgres Backup to Cloudflare R2 (S3-Compatible) 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-to-r2-backup-f60a0a05, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Postgres-to-R2 Backup on Railway

What is Postgres-to-R2 Backup?

Postgres-to-R2 Backup is an automated service that creates scheduled PostgreSQL backups and uploads them to S3-compatible object storage such as Cloudflare R2, AWS S3, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, or MinIO.

It supports optional gzip compression or 7z encryption, configurable backup retention, and both private and public database URLs, making PostgreSQL backups reliable, secure, and fully automated.

Hosting Postgres-to-R2 Backup on Railway

Deploying Postgres-to-R2 Backup on Railway involves creating a project, configuring environment variables, and deploying the service. Once running, the service:

Creates PostgreSQL backups using pg_dump
Compresses or encrypts backups
Uploads them to S3-compatible storage
Automatically deletes old backups based on retention settings

Railway handles container hosting, restarts, and logs, allowing you to automate backups without maintaining servers.

Common Use Cases

Automated daily or hourly PostgreSQL backups
Secure off-site storage of database snapshots
Automatic backup retention management

Dependencies

PostgreSQL database (cloud or self-hosted)
S3-compatible object storage credentials
Python 3.9+ (Docker uses Python 3.12)

Scheduling Backups on Railway

Postgres-to-R2 Backup schedules backups internally using the BACKUP_TIME environment variable (UTC).

You can:

Let the service run continuously (recommended)
Or use Railway Cron to trigger restarts if preferred

All scheduling defaults to UTC for consistent behavior across platforms.

Why Deploy Postgres-to-R2 Backup on Railway?

Railway provides a unified platform to deploy and manage your infrastructure. 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-to-R2 Backup on Railway, you can automate secure PostgreSQL backups with minimal maintenance, freeing up time to focus on your application while ensuring reliable off-site backup storage.