Railway now lets users deploy databases and front-end sites without creating an account, via railway.com/new and a new tool called dev.new. Unauthenticated deployments get 60 minutes of build time, are hidden behind Edge Rules by default, are claimable for 24 hours, capped at $3 of LLM credit, and subject to throttling based on demand. The move targets developers using AI coding tools (Claude, Codex, Cursor) who want to try deploying generated apps without friction, with the hope they'll eventually create a paid account.
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Can I deploy a project on Railway without creating an account?
Yes, Railway now allows unauthenticated deployments of databases and front-end sites through railway.com/new or dev.new. Anonymous deployments get 60 minutes of build time, stay private behind Edge Rules by default, remain claimable for 24 hours before cleanup, and are capped at $3 of LLM credit, with throttling possible during high demand. Developers exploring quick ways to ship a prototype can track platform changes like this on daily.dev.
What is dev.new and how does it relate to Railway?
Dev.new is Railway's new app builder that creates a Railway project under the hood, letting anyone build and deploy a site straight to production from a simple interface without logging in first. It's designed to let prospective users see their code running live before committing to an account. Anyone comparing app builders and deployment platforms can follow updates like this on daily.dev.