January 6, 2025
Resources
Deploying Laravel to Google Cloud isn’t as straightforward as spinning up a shared host — but it’s powerful when done right. Whether you're trying to understand Cloud Run, configure a CI/CD pipeline, or manage secrets the right way, having the right guides can save you hours of trial and error. Here are 5 high-quality resources to help you deploy Laravel apps on GCP like a pro.
🔗 5 Must-Know Resources
Official Google Cloud PHP Docs
https://cloud.google.com/php
Learn how to configure Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, and App Engine specifically for PHP apps.Laravel Cloud Run Starter Repo
GitHub: github.com/tonysm/laravel-cloud-run
An open-source starter kit with Docker, Cloud Run config, and queue support.Laravel + Cloud Run YouTube Guide
A step-by-step visual tutorial on deploying a Laravel app to Cloud Run using container images.
(Search: “Laravel on Cloud Run tutorial” on YouTube)Spatie’s Laravel Docker Guide
https://spatie.be/guidelines/docker-for-laravel
Not GCP-specific, but a gold standard for Dockerizing Laravel — critical for Cloud Run.Google Cloud Scheduler + Laravel Tutorial
A blog post or doc showing how to set upschedule:run
on GCP with HTTP triggers or Pub/Sub.
🔚 Conclusion
These resources will get you closer to a smooth, scalable Laravel deployment setup on Google Cloud. Or, if you’d rather skip the configs entirely — you can join the LaraRun waitlist and be first in line for a platform built to do it all for you.