Deploy and Host TinaCMS on Railway

What is TinaCMS?

TinaCMS is a flexible, open-source content management system (CMS) designed for modern web development. It provides an inline editing experience and integrates directly with your codebase, making it easy for developers and non-technical users alike to update and manage content. With TinaCMS, you can build custom workflows, connect to Git, and keep your content version-controlled.

About Hosting TinaCMS

Hosting TinaCMS on Railway allows you to quickly deploy your CMS backend without managing complex infrastructure. By setting up a GitHub repository with your TinaCMS project and connecting it to Railway, you can deploy in just a few clicks. Railway handles server provisioning, scaling, and SSL automatically. Before deployment, ensure your GitHub repository is correctly named and linked. You will also need a GitHub Personal Access Token to enable authentication and syncing. Once deployed, you can access the TinaCMS dashboard at /admin using the default credentials (tinauser / tinarocks).

Common Use Cases

• Managing content for blogs and static sites with Git-based workflows.
• Providing editors and clients with a user-friendly dashboard to update content.
• Integrating a CMS into modern frameworks like Next.js or Gatsby with minimal effort.

Dependencies for TinaCMS Hosting

• Node.js and npm/yarn (for running the TinaCMS application).
• GitHub repository for version control and authentication.

Deployment Dependencies

• Railway account to host your CMS.
• GitHub Personal Access Token: How to create one (video guide) (starts at 00:32).

Implementation Details

After deployment, access the dashboard at:

/admin

Default login credentials:

Username: tinauser
Password: tinarocks

Make sure your GitHub repository is set up before creating the Railway template and that you’ve entered the repository name correctly.

Why Deploy TinaCMS 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 TinaCMS 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.