> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://manifest.build/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Deploy Manifest on Railway

> Deploy Manifest on Railway with the published template, including the Manifest service and PostgreSQL.

<Card title="Open Railway template" icon="external-link" href="https://railway.com/deploy/wild-wild">
  Best one-click path for most users. The template provisions Manifest and
  PostgreSQL.
</Card>

## Overview

Railway is the fastest hosted path for Manifest. Use the published Manifest template to create a project with the Manifest app and PostgreSQL database, then open the generated domain and create the first admin account.

## Prerequisites

* A Railway account.
* A Railway workspace with permission to create projects and services.
* Billing enabled if your usage exceeds the free included resources.

## Deploy

1. Open the [Manifest Railway template](https://railway.com/deploy/wild-wild).
2. Choose the Railway workspace and project where you want to deploy Manifest.
3. Review the services that will be created.
4. Deploy the template.
5. Wait for the Manifest service and PostgreSQL database to finish provisioning.

The template includes the app service and database, so you do not need to create PostgreSQL separately.

## Open Manifest

Open the generated Railway domain and create the first account. The first account becomes the admin.

Verify the deployment:

```bash theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
curl -fsS https://<your-railway-domain>/api/v1/health
```

## Notes

* Use a custom domain before configuring production OAuth callbacks.
* Keep PostgreSQL backups enabled for production data.
* Use the Railway service logs when debugging failed boots or database connection issues.

Relevant Railway links:

* [Railway templates](https://railway.com/templates)
* [Manifest Railway template](https://railway.com/deploy/wild-wild)