How do I deploy VictoriaTraces on Railway?

You can deploy VictoriaTraces 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: victoria-traces-dabec2df, or join our Discord community for more assistance.

Deploy and Host VictoriaTraces on Railway

VictoriaTraces is an open-source, resource-efficient database for storing and querying distributed tracing data. Built by the VictoriaMetrics team, it uses up to 3.7x less RAM and 2.6x less CPU than alternatives like Grafana Tempo, while supporting OpenTelemetry ingestion and Jaeger-compatible querying for seamless integration with existing tools.

About Hosting VictoriaTraces

Hosting VictoriaTraces involves deploying its lightweight binary or Docker image, which runs as a single-node all-in-one service by default (ideal for most use cases) or in cluster mode for horizontal scaling. It ingests traces via OpenTelemetry Protocol (OTLP over HTTP/gRPC), stores them efficiently with high compression, and exposes Jaeger Query APIs plus a built-in VMUI for exploration. Configuration is done via command-line flags for retention, storage path, and optional HTTP authentication. No external dependencies like object storage or databases are required, making it simple to run on platforms like Railway with persistent volume for data and easy scaling.

Common Use Cases

Storing and analyzing distributed traces from OpenTelemetry-instrumented applications
Integrating with Grafana or Jaeger UI for trace visualization and debugging
Cost-effective, high-performance tracing backend for microservices in production environments

Dependencies for VictoriaTraces Hosting

Docker image: victoriametrics/victoria-traces (latest tag recommended)
Persistent storage volume for trace data (default path: /victoria-traces-data)

Deployment Dependencies

Official Documentation: https://docs.victoriametrics.com/victoriatraces/
GitHub Repository: https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/VictoriaTraces
Quick Start Guide: https://docs.victoriametrics.com/victoriatraces/quick-start/

Implementation Details

This template uses a specific Custom Start Command to ensure environment variables are expanded correctly and persistence is enabled:

/bin/sh -c "exec /victoria-traces-prod -httpListenAddr 0.0.0.0:$PORT -storageDataPath /victoria-traces-data -retentionPeriod 30d -httpAuth.username $VT_USERNAME -httpAuth.password $VT_PASSWORD -enableTCP6=true"

Why Deploy VictoriaTraces 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 VictoriaTraces 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.