How do I deploy WAHA on Railway?

You can deploy WAHA 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: waha-023aa6a1, or join our Discord community for more assistance.

Deploy and Host WAHA on Railway

What is WAHA?

WAHA (WhatsApp HTTP API) is a lightweight automation layer for WhatsApp Web that provides a REST and WebSocket API to send/receive messages, manage sessions, and integrate chatbots or workflows. It exposes a dashboard and API endpoints for programmatic control of WhatsApp instances.

About Hosting WAHA

Hosting WAHA means running the WAHA service (a Node.js-based WebJS engine) on a platform like Railway, managing its persistent session storage and media, and securing access with API keys or credentials. Typical hosting tasks include provisioning a runtime (Node.js), attaching storage or a database for session and media files, setting environment variables (API keys, base URL), and configuring any reverse proxy or custom domain. Railway simplifies this by providing environment variable management, an easy deployment workflow, and built-in scaling options.

Common Use Cases

Sending transactional notifications (order updates, alerts) to customers via WhatsApp.
Building conversational chatbots for customer support and lead qualification.
Automating reminders, two-factor verification, and workflow triggers tied to other services.

Dependencies for WAHA Hosting

Node.js (LTS) installed locally for development and building server images.
A Railway account (or equivalent hosting) with the ability to set environment variables and attach storage.

Deployment Dependencies

Railway (deploy and host): https://railway.app
WAHA source & docs: https://github.com/devlikeapro/waha and https://waha.devlike.pro/docs

Adjust the endpoint path or payload to match your deployed WAHA Swagger docs.

Why Deploy WAHA 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 WAHA 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.