How do I deploy S3 Pre-signed URL Generator on Railway?

You can deploy S3 Pre-signed URL Generator 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: s3-pre-signed-url-generator-78862e09, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host S3 Pre-signed URL Generator on Railway

The S3 Pre-signed URL Generator is a lightweight microservice that generates secure, time-limited upload and download URLs for S3-compatible object storage. It enables direct file uploads and previews without exposing credentials, making it ideal for workflows, automations, and backend services.

About Hosting S3 Pre-signed URL Generator

Hosting the S3 Pre-signed URL Generator on Railway provides a simple, production-ready way to securely handle file uploads and downloads. The service runs as a stateless HTTP API and uses environment variables to configure the storage endpoint, region, bucket, and credentials. Once deployed, it can be consumed by tools like n8n, frontend applications, or internal services to generate pre-signed PUT and GET URLs on demand, without requiring direct access to your storage credentials.

Common Use Cases

Secure direct file uploads from automation tools like n8n
Temporary preview or download links for private files
Offloading large file uploads from application servers

Dependencies for S3 Pre-signed URL Generator Hosting

Node.js (18+)
S3-compatible object storage (e.g. Railway Object Storage)

Deployment Dependencies

AWS SDK v3
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSJavaScriptSDK/v3/latest/

Implementation Details

The service uses the AWS SDK v3 to generate pre-signed PUT and GET URLs against a configurable S3-compatible endpoint. Object keys are derived from client-provided filenames, allowing full control over naming and storage structure.

Why Deploy S3 Pre-signed URL Generator 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 S3 Pre-signed URL Generator 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.