---
title: "Deploy Ubuntu Desktop (XFCE, lightweight) in your browser"
description: "A light, fast Ubuntu XFCE desktop in any browser, password protected"
category: "Other"
url: https://railway.com/deploy/ubuntu-desktop-xfce-lightweight-in-your-
---

# Deploy Ubuntu Desktop (XFCE, lightweight) in your browser

A light, fast Ubuntu XFCE desktop in any browser, password protected

**[Deploy Ubuntu Desktop (XFCE, lightweight) in your browser on Railway](https://railway.com/template/ubuntu-desktop-xfce-lightweight-in-your-)**

Machine-readable deploy manifest (JSON, validated by TemplateCI): https://railway.com/deploy/ubuntu-desktop-xfce-lightweight-in-your-/manifest.json

- **Creator:** Nermin Sabanovic's Projects
- **Category:** Other

## Template content

### Ubuntu XFCE Desktop https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/devicons/devicon@v2.16.0/icons/ubuntu/ubuntu-original.svg

- **Image:** linuxserver/webtop:ubuntu-xfce
- **Public domain:** Yes

## Documentation

# Deploy and Host Ubuntu Desktop (XFCE, lightweight) in your browser on Railway

A lightweight Ubuntu desktop with XFCE that runs in the cloud and opens in any modern browser. XFCE needs far less memory than KDE or GNOME, so it stays snappy on small Railway plans and keeps your usage cost low.

## About Hosting Ubuntu Desktop (XFCE, lightweight) in your browser

The template runs the open source LinuxServer.io image `webtop:ubuntu-xfce` as one Railway service. The Ubuntu XFCE desktop is streamed to your browser over Railway's HTTPS domain on port 3000, and HTTP basic auth protects it with `CUSTOM_USER` and a generated `PASSWORD` that you copy from the service Variables. A volume is mounted at `/config`, the desktop user's home folder, so your files, settings and browser profiles survive restarts and redeploys. The first boot takes a minute or two.

## Common Use Cases

- A cheap, always-on Linux desktop you can open from any device
- Running GUI apps or a browser in the cloud on a small memory budget
- A remote workspace for scripts and downloads that keep running when your laptop is closed

## Dependencies for Ubuntu Desktop (XFCE, lightweight) in your browser Hosting

- No other services: one container plus a volume
- A modern browser; Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari all work

### Implementation Details

Open the Railway domain, sign in with `CUSTOM_USER` and `PASSWORD`, and the desktop loads. The desktop user has passwordless sudo, so you can install software:

```bash
sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y gimp vlc
```

Give the service at least 1 GB of memory for a smooth session. Image: lscr.io/webtop:ubuntu-xfce (https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-webtop).

## Why Deploy Ubuntu Desktop (XFCE, lightweight) in your browser 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 Desktop (XFCE, lightweight) in your browser 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.



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