How do I deploy Ubuntu 25.10 (Web Terminal) on Railway?

You can deploy Ubuntu 25.10 (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-25-10-web-terminal-050fcbe9, or join our Discord community for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Ubuntu 25.10 (Web Terminal) on Railway

This template provides a one-click Ubuntu 25.10 web terminal running on Railway, giving you instant browser-based access to a full Linux shell without managing servers or SSH keys. Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) is a Debian-based Linux operating system.

About Hosting Ubuntu 25.10 (Web Terminal)

Deploying Ubuntu 25.10 (Web Terminal) on Railway uses the official minimal Ubuntu Docker image in a lightweight containerized environment. Railway manages orchestration, networking, and scaling, providing a clean Ubuntu instance without server management overhead. A persistent volume is mounted at /data to retain files, configurations, and application data across redeployments and restarts. This setup offers an on-demand, cloud-hosted Ubuntu environment ideal for isolated Linux workloads and experimentation.

Common Use Cases

Development and testing environments for Linux-specific applications
Running scripts, compiling software, or installing and experimenting with packages
Prototyping tools or workflows requiring a full Ubuntu shell
Hosting lightweight services or background tasks with persistent storage

How Access Works

Access the Ubuntu shell directly from your browser
Secured with basic authentication
Backed by ttyd, providing a real interactive terminal
Fully compatible with Railway’s dynamic port routing

Dependencies for Ubuntu 25.10 (Web Terminal) Hosting

Environment Variables

Configure the following variables in the Railway dashboard:

USERNAME
The username used to log in to the web-based terminal.
PASSWORD
The password used to log in to the web-based terminal.

Deployment Dependencies

Official Ubuntu Docker image: ubuntu:25.10 (available on Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/_/ubuntu)
SSH: Railway CLI for proxy access and diagnostics: https://docs.railway.app/guides/cli#ssh

SSH usage (Optional)

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the necessary setup in place:

The Railway CLI installed on your local machine.
Logged in with your Railway account using railway login.

Usage

You can copy the exact command directly from the Railway dashboard:

Navigate to your project in the Railway dashboard.
Right-click on the service you want to connect to.
Select "Copy SSH Command" from the dropdown menu.
Paste the command into your terminal on your local machine to connect

Why Deploy Ubuntu 25.10 (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 25.10 (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.