How do I deploy Ubuntu on Railway?

You can deploy Ubuntu 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: ubuntu-a577fb9e, or join our Discord community for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Ubuntu on Railway

Ubuntu is a lightweight base image for debugging and troubleshooting your Railway environment. It provides a persistent Linux shell you can SSH into for diagnostics, testing, and development tasks.

About Hosting Ubuntu

Deploying Ubuntu on Railway gives you a persistent Linux environment accessible via SSH. This is useful for debugging network connectivity between services, testing environment variables, running one-off scripts, or having a sandbox environment within your Railway project. The container stays online and can be accessed anytime using Railway's SSH command feature.

Common Use Cases

Debugging network connectivity between Railway services
Testing environment variables and service discovery
Running one-off administrative scripts
Troubleshooting deployment issues
Having a persistent shell environment in your project

Dependencies for Ubuntu Hosting

None (base Ubuntu image)

Deployment Dependencies

Ubuntu Docker Image

Usage

Deploy the Ubuntu template to your Railway project
Right-click the service and select Copy SSH Command
Paste the command in your terminal to connect

Copy SSH Command

Why Deploy Ubuntu 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 Ubuntu 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.