How do I deploy Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Web Terminal on Railway?

You can deploy Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Web Terminal 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-24-04-lts-web-terminal-adc26bdf, or click "Get template help" for this template for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Web Terminal on Railway

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Web Terminal is a browser-accessible Linux shell powered by ttyd. It provides instant access to a full Ubuntu environment without SSH configuration. Perfect for remote development, cloud administration, or learning Linux - all through your web browser with password-protected authentication.

About Hosting Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Web Terminal

Hosting a web terminal requires a containerized Ubuntu environment with ttyd serving the shell over HTTP. This template packages Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) with ttyd 1.7.7, pre-installs common development tools, and configures authentication via environment variables. Railway handles the container orchestration, SSL termination, and public URL generation. The included volume mount at /root ensures your files, configurations, and installed packages persist across restarts and redeployments.

Common Use Cases

Remote Development - Access a consistent Linux development environment from any device with a browser
Cloud Shell - Personal cloud-based terminal for system administration and DevOps tasks
Learning & Education - Safe sandbox environment to practice Linux commands and scripting
CI/CD Testing - Quick disposable environment for testing deployment scripts and automation

Dependencies for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Web Terminal Hosting

ttyd 1.7.7 - Web-based terminal emulator that shares your terminal over HTTP
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS - Base operating system with Long Term Support until April 2029

Deployment Dependencies

Implementation Details

Pre-installed packages available immediately after deployment:

wget curl git python3 python3-pip nodejs npm neofetch vim nano htop build-essential

Authentication is configured via environment variables:

ttyd -p $PORT -c $USERNAME:$PASSWORD /bin/bash

Why Deploy Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Web Terminal 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 24.04 LTS Web Terminal 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.