Deploy your PHP app to Railway
Step-by-step deployment help for PHP apps on Railway. We fix PHP-specific deployment issues, configure Railway, and get your app live. From $19.
PHP issues we fix before deploying
Common PHP problems that affect Railway deployments.
SQL injection vulnerabilities
Direct variable interpolation in SQL queries instead of prepared statements or query builders, allowing attackers to read or modify database contents.
Cross-site scripting (XSS)
User input echoed directly into HTML without htmlspecialchars() or template engine escaping, enabling script injection attacks.
Insecure file uploads
File upload handlers that only check MIME types without validating file content, allowing PHP shell uploads and remote code execution.
Deprecated function usage
AI tools generate code using deprecated functions like mysql_query, ereg, and create_function that are removed in modern PHP versions.
Railway deployment issues we check for
Common Railway problems that break PHP 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 PHP 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 PHP app to Railway?
We handle PHP deployments to Railway end to end. Start with our code audit ($19) to identify deployment blockers specific to your PHP project, then we configure Railway, fix issues, and get your app live in production.
What PHP issues affect Railway deployments?
PHP projects commonly have sql injection vulnerabilities and cross-site scripting (xss). 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 PHP project to Railway?
Yes. We specialize in deploying PHP applications to Railway. We audit your codebase for PHP-specific issues, configure Railway correctly, and handle the full deployment so your app runs reliably in production.
What does PHP deployment to Railway cost?
Our code audit ($19) identifies all Railway deployment blockers in your PHP project. Full deployment assistance is scoped with a fixed quote after the audit — no hourly billing or surprise charges.
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