Deploy your Docker app to Railway
Step-by-step deployment help for Docker apps on Railway. We fix Docker-specific deployment issues, configure Railway, and get your app live. From $19.
Docker issues we fix before deploying
Common Docker problems that affect Railway deployments.
Running as root user
Containers running processes as root, so a container breakout gives the attacker root access to the host system.
Secrets baked into image layers
API keys, database passwords, or .env files copied into the Docker image during build, permanently stored in image layers even if deleted later.
Bloated image size
Using full OS base images (ubuntu, node:latest) instead of slim or alpine variants, resulting in 1GB+ images that are slow to pull and deploy.
No multi-stage build
Build dependencies (compilers, dev packages) included in the production image, increasing size and attack surface.
Railway deployment issues we check for
Common Railway problems that break Docker apps in production.
Nixpacks detects the wrong build system
Monorepo projects or apps with multiple package managers confuse Nixpacks auto-detection, resulting in incorrect build commands and failed deployments.
Volume data lost on redeploy
AI-generated apps store uploaded files or SQLite databases on the filesystem without configuring Railway volumes, losing all data on each new deployment.
Private networking misconfigured between services
Internal service communication uses public URLs instead of Railway's private network (*.railway.internal), adding latency and exposing internal APIs publicly.
Health check endpoint missing
Railway restarts services that fail health checks. AI-generated servers often lack a /health endpoint, causing unnecessary restart loops.
Start with a self-serve audit
Get a professional review of your Docker project before deploying to Railway.
External Security Scan
Black-box review of your public-facing app. No code access needed.
- OWASP Top 10 vulnerability check
- SSL/TLS configuration analysis
- Security header assessment
- Expert review within 24h
Code Audit
In-depth review of your source code for security, quality, and best practices.
- Security vulnerability analysis
- Code quality review
- Dependency audit
- Architecture review
- Expert + AI code analysis
Complete Bundle
Both scans in one package with cross-referenced findings.
- Everything in both products
- Cross-referenced findings
- Unified action plan
100% credited toward any paid service. Start with an audit, then let us fix what we find.
How it works
Tell us about your app
Share your project details and what you need help with.
Expert + AI audit
A human expert assisted by AI reviews your code within 24 hours.
Launch with confidence
We fix what needs fixing and stick around to help.
Frequently asked questions
How do I deploy a Docker app to Railway?
We handle Docker deployments to Railway end to end. Start with our code audit ($19) to identify deployment blockers specific to your Docker project, then we configure Railway, fix issues, and get your app live in production.
What Docker issues affect Railway deployments?
Docker projects commonly have running as root user and secrets baked into image layers. On Railway, these combine with nixpacks detects the wrong build system and volume data lost on redeploy to cause deployment failures.
Can SpringCode deploy my Docker project to Railway?
Yes. We specialize in deploying Docker applications to Railway. We audit your codebase for Docker-specific issues, configure Railway correctly, and handle the full deployment so your app runs reliably in production.
What does Docker deployment to Railway cost?
Our code audit ($19) identifies all Railway deployment blockers in your Docker project. Full deployment assistance is scoped with a fixed quote after the audit — no hourly billing or surprise charges.
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