> We recommend using the _KVM 2_ plan at minimum! <br> Our testing environment for self-hosted currently sits on a KVM 2 instance and are happy to assist with issues.
The instructions going forwards will use Hostinger as an example hosting platform, but you should be able to adapt these to other platforms if necessary. There are important details throughout.
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When asked, choose **Ubuntu Server** as your operating system, this is used by us in production and we recommend its use.
When asked, choose **Ubuntu Server** as your operating system, this is used by us in production and we recommend its use.
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If you've chosen to go with Hostinger, they include integrated malware scanning which may be of interest:
You should set a secure root password for login (_or disable password login after setup, which is explained later! but you shouldn't make the password trivial until after this is secured at least!_) and we recommend that you configure an SSH key:
Paul Makles
4 months ago
