--- title: "Deploy Visual Studio" description: "Browser based VS Code on Railway" category: "Other" url: https://railway.com/deploy/visual-studio --- # Deploy Visual Studio Browser based VS Code on Railway **[Deploy Visual Studio on Railway](https://railway.com/template/visual-studio)** - **Creator:** Muhammad Bilal - **Category:** Other - **Total deploys:** 6 ## Template content ### linuxserver/code-server:4.127.0 - **Image:** linuxserver/code-server:4.127.0 - **Public domain:** Yes ## Documentation # Deploy and Host Visual Studio Code Server on Railway Visual Studio Code Server provides a browser-based Visual Studio Code environment that runs on a remote server. It enables developers to write, edit, debug, and manage projects from any device with a web browser while maintaining a consistent development workspace. It is ideal for cloud development, remote teams, and portable coding environments. ## About Hosting Virtual Visual Studio Code Server Hosting Visual Studio Code Server on Railway allows you to run a secure, browser-accessible development environment without managing your own infrastructure. Railway deploys the container, provides automatic HTTPS, public networking, and simplified environment variable management. A persistent Railway Volume is recommended to retain user settings, extensions, workspaces, SSH keys, and project files across deployments. The application listens on an HTTP endpoint that Railway exposes through its networking layer. Scaling and service management are handled through the Railway dashboard, making it easy to maintain a reliable remote development environment while focusing on your projects instead of server administration. ## Common Use Cases * Browser-based remote software development * Cloud-hosted development environments for distributed teams * Educational coding labs and temporary development workspaces ## Dependencies for Virtual Visual Studio Code Server Hosting | Dependency | Required | Purpose | | ----------------------- | ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Railway Volume | Recommended | Persist editor configuration, extensions, SSH keys, and workspaces | | Authentication Password | Recommended | Secure access to the code-server web interface | ### Deployment Dependencies | Resource | Link | | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Official Documentation | [https://docs.linuxserver.io/images/docker-code-server/](https://docs.linuxserver.io/images/docker-code-server/) | | GitHub Repository | [https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-code-server](https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-code-server) | | Docker Image | [https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-code-server/pkgs/container/code-server](https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-code-server/pkgs/container/code-server) | ### Implementation Details #### Docker This template deploys the official LinuxServer.io Code Server container: ```text lscr.io/linuxserver/code-server:latest ``` No custom Docker build is required. #### Public Networking | Setting | Value | | ----------- | ---------- | | Proxy Type | HTTP Proxy | | Target Port | 8443 | #### Environment Variables | Variable | Required | Description | | -------------------- | -------- | ----------------------------------------------- | | `PUID` | Yes | User ID used by the container. | | `PGID` | Yes | Group ID used by the container. | | `TZ` | Yes | Timezone (for example `Etc/UTC`). | | `PASSWORD` | No | Password used to access the web interface. | | `HASHED_PASSWORD` | No | Hashed password alternative to `PASSWORD`. | | `SUDO_PASSWORD` | No | Password for sudo access within the container. | | `SUDO_PASSWORD_HASH` | No | Hashed sudo password alternative. | | `PROXY_DOMAIN` | No | External domain for reverse proxy integrations. | | `DEFAULT_WORKSPACE` | No | Default workspace opened after login. | | `PWA_APPNAME` | No | Custom Progressive Web App name. | Example: ```env PUID=1000 PGID=1000 TZ=Etc/UTC PASSWORD=your-secure-password DEFAULT_WORKSPACE=/config/workspace ``` #### Persistent Storage A Railway Volume is recommended to preserve editor settings, installed extensions, SSH configuration, and project files. Attach a volume in: **Railway Service → Settings → Volumes** Mount Path: ```text /config ``` #### Database No external database is required. #### Build & Start No custom build or start commands are required. Railway deploys the container image directly. #### Accessing the Application After deployment: 1. Open **Railway → Networking**. 2. Generate a Railway Domain. 3. Visit the generated HTTPS URL. 4. Log in using the configured `PASSWORD` or `HASHED_PASSWORD` if authentication is enabled. ## Why Deploy Virtual Visual Studio Code Server 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 Virtual Visual Studio Code Server 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. ## Similar templates - [Rocky Linux](https://railway.com/deploy/rocky-linux) — [Jul'26] Hosted Rocky Linux 9 workspace with SSH and persistent storage. 🚀 - [Foundry Virtual Tabletop](https://railway.com/deploy/X5tR6G) — A Self-Hosted & Modern Roleplaying Platform - [Letta Code Remote](https://railway.com/deploy/letta-code-remote) — Run a Letta Code agent 24/7. No inbound ports, just deploy. Open this page in a browser: https://railway.com/deploy/visual-studio