Deploy and Host Zitadel on Railway

Zitadel is a modern identity and access management (IAM) solution built for the cloud. It provides authentication, authorization, user management, and identity federation with support for standards like OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and SAML—without needing a dedicated DevOps team.

Short Description: Deploy a modern IAM solution with Zitadel on Railway in minutes.

About Hosting Zitadel

Hosting Zitadel involves running a secure and scalable IAM platform with PostgreSQL as the primary database. Deployment typically includes configuring environment variables, setting up the database backend, and securing the system with appropriate service accounts and secrets. With Railway, the entire process becomes easier—Zitadel can be deployed with a single click using Docker, removing the need for manual server setup or configuration.

Dependencies for Zitadel Hosting

• PostgreSQL – Required as the primary database backend for Zitadel.
• Docker Support – Zitadel runs in a containerized environment.
• Railway Environment Variables – For configuring secrets, domains, and database credentials.

Deployment Dependencies

• Zitadel GitHub Repository – Official source code
• Zitadel Documentation – Configuration and setup guide
• Zitadel Docker Hub – Official Docker image

Common Use Cases

• Centralized authentication for web and mobile applications
• Single Sign-On (SSO) across internal or third-party services
• Role-based access control for teams and organizations
• Identity federation using OpenID Connect or SAML
• Secure, multi-tenant user management

Why Deploy Zitadel on Railway?

By deploying Zitadel on Railway, you are one step closer to supporting a complete full-stack application with minimal burden.