How do I deploy PostgreSQL 18 on Railway?

You can deploy PostgreSQL 18 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: postgre-sql-18-bb4989aa, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host PostgreSQL 18 on Railway

PostgreSQL 18 is the latest major version of the popular open-source relational database, continuing its focus on performance, reliability, and SQL standards compliance. It introduces incremental query planner improvements, better concurrency handling, and optimizations for modern workloads, making it a strong choice for both transactional and analytical applications.

About Hosting PostgreSQL 18

Hosting PostgreSQL 18 involves running the database engine in a reliable environment with persistent storage, secure networking, and proper configuration. A typical deployment includes setting up automated backups, managing environment variables for credentials, monitoring resource usage, and handling upgrades. On managed platforms, infrastructure concerns such as provisioning, scaling, and restarts are handled automatically. This reduces operational overhead while still allowing fine-grained control over database settings, extensions, and performance tuning as application requirements grow.

Common Use Cases

Primary relational database for web and API backends
Data storage for SaaS products and internal business tools
Reporting and analytics using complex SQL queries

Dependencies for PostgreSQL 18 Hosting

Containerized or managed PostgreSQL runtime
Persistent disk storage for data and backups

Deployment Dependencies

Implementation Details

-- Create application database and user
CREATE DATABASE app_db;
CREATE USER app_user WITH PASSWORD 'secure_password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE app_db TO app_user;

Why Deploy PostgreSQL 18 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 PostgreSQL 18 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.