How do I deploy SnackBase - PostgreSQL on Railway?

You can deploy SnackBase - PostgreSQL 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: snack-base-postgre-sql-9d894c94, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host SnackBase - PostgreSQL on Railway

SnackBase is an open-source Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) built with FastAPI, providing auto-generated REST APIs, multi-tenancy, and row-level security. This template couples SnackBase with a managed PostgreSQL database, offering a production-ready alternative to Supabase and PocketBase. With features like enterprise OAuth/SAML, GxP-compliant audit logging, and a powerful React admin UI, SnackBase handles your backend infrastructure so you can focus on building your product.

About Hosting SnackBase - PostgreSQL

Hosting SnackBase with PostgreSQL on Railway provides a robust, scalable infrastructure for production-grade applications. This setup replaces the local SQLite database with a dedicated PostgreSQL service, enabling higher concurrency, better performance for large datasets, and simplified vertical scaling. SnackBase automatically manages your schema and migrations using Alembic, while Railway handles the database provisioning and connection orchestration. This template is designed for high-availability environments where data integrity, relational performance, and enterprise-grade security are paramount. The integrated admin UI allows for live management of collections and users, with all data securely persisted in your managed PostgreSQL instance.

Common Use Cases

Production SaaS Applications: Deploy a scalable backend capable of handling high traffic and large volumes of user data with robust relational integrity.
Enterprise Data Management: Leverage PostgreSQL's advanced features alongside SnackBase's row-level security and GxP-compliant audit trails for sensitive corporate data.
Microservices Orchestration: Use SnackBase as a centralized identity and data layer for complex, distributed applications that require a reliable, high-concurrency database.

Dependencies for SnackBase - PostgreSQL Hosting

PostgreSQL Service: Provided by this template to store all system schemas and user collections.
Environment Variables: Necessary for database connectivity and system security:
- SNACKBASE_DATABASE_URL: Automatically configured to connect to your Railway PostgreSQL instance.
- SNACKBASE_SECRET_KEY: Secret key for JWT token signing.
- SNACKBASE_ENCRYPTION_KEY: Secret key for sensitive data encryption.
- SNACKBASE_SUPERADMIN_EMAIL: Email for the initial superadmin account.
- SNACKBASE_SUPERADMIN_PASSWORD: Password for the initial superadmin account.

Deployment Dependencies

Implementation Details

This template automatically links the SnackBase service to the PostgreSQL database using the following connection string format:

# Database Connection
SNACKBASE_DATABASE_URL=postgresql+asyncpg://${{Postgres.PGUSER}}:${{Postgres.PGPASSWORD}}@${{Postgres.PGHOST}}:${{Postgres.PGPORT}}/${{Postgres.PGDATABASE}}

# Initial Superadmin Setup (Auto-created on startup)
SNACKBASE_SUPERADMIN_EMAIL=admin@example.com
SNACKBASE_SUPERADMIN_PASSWORD=change-me-immediately

Why Deploy SnackBase - PostgreSQL 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 SnackBase - PostgreSQL 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.