How do I deploy Ubuntu 26.04 on Railway?

You can deploy Ubuntu 26.04 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-26-04-7314919d, or join our Discord community for more assistance.

Deploy and Host Ubuntu 26.04 on Railway

Ubuntu 26.04 (Resolute Raccoon) is a Debian-based Linux operating system.

About Hosting Ubuntu 26.04

Deploying Ubuntu 26.04 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

Dependencies for Ubuntu 26.04 Hosting

Deployment Dependencies

Official Ubuntu Docker image: ubuntu:26.04 (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

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 26.04 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 26.04 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.