diff --git a/Guides.md b/Guides.md
index 50650f9..671315a 100644
--- a/Guides.md
+++ b/Guides.md
@@ -162,4 +162,16 @@ REVOLT__API__SECURITY__TENOR_KEY='<yourapikey>'
 
 Restart the stoat-gifbox service by running `docker compose down gifbox && docker compose up -d gifbox`.
 
-The gifpicker should now work.
\ No newline at end of file
+The gifpicker should now work.
+
+## Connecting with Official Clients
+
+> [!TIP]
+> Some unofficial clients support self-hosted instances. You can see a list of unofficial clients at [awesome-stoat](https://github.com/stoatchat/awesome-stoat). Unless stated, these are not officially endorsed. Proceed at your own risk.
+
+Currently, most clients do not support self-hosted instances that well. Herein are guides to connecting with each of the official apps that support self-hosted instances:
+
+### Stoat Desktop App
+
+The Stoat Desktop App supports self-hosted instances. To configure the app for self-hosted, you must launch the app with the `--force-server=https://your.domain` command line flag. You cannot have multiple clients running, as launching the app while another copy is running will result in nothing happening.
+
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 3716add..6724c51 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -15,17 +15,9 @@ Self-hosting Stoat using Docker
 
 This repository contains configurations and instructions that can be used for deploying a full instance of Stoat, including the back-end, web front-end, file server, and metadata and image proxy.
 
-> [!WARNING]
-> If you are updating an instance from before February 28, 2026, please consult the [notices section](#notices) at the bottom.
-
-> [!IMPORTANT]
-> A list of security advisories is [provided at the bottom](#security-advisories).
-
-> [!NOTE]
-> Please consult _[What can I do with Stoat and how do I self-host?](https://developers.stoat.chat/faq)_ on our developer site for information about licensing and brand use.
-
 ## Table of Contents
 
+- [Disclaimers and Information](#disclaimers-and-information)
 - [Deployment](#deployment)
   - [Securing your server](#securing-your-server)
   - [Configuring your domain](#configuring-your-domain)
@@ -43,6 +35,23 @@ This repository contains configurations and instructions that can be used for de
 - [Security Advisories](#security-advisories)
 - [Guides](Guides.md)
 
+## Disclaimers and Information
+
+> [!WARNING]
+> If you are updating an instance from before February 28, 2026, please consult the [notices section](#notices) at the bottom.
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> A list of security advisories is [provided at the bottom](#security-advisories).
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> Currently, most official clients do not support self-hosted instances. The web client works well, and when you use the [PWA](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/Progressive_web_apps/Guides/What_is_a_progressive_web_app) the experience is close to a native app. For more instructions regarding clients please see the [Guides](Guides.md) section of the readme.
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> Please consult _[What can I do with Stoat and how do I self-host?](https://developers.stoat.chat/faq)_ on our developer site for information about licensing and brand use.
+
+> [!TIP]
+> For guides on how to perform common configuration alterations like using NGINX or setting your instance to invite only, see the [Guides](Guides.md) section of the readme.
+
 ## Deployment
 
 To get started, find yourself a suitable server to deploy onto, we recommend starting with at least 2 vCPUs and 2 GB of memory.
@@ -127,10 +136,18 @@ Your domain (or a subdomain) should point to the server's IP (A and AAAA records
 
 ### Install required dependencies
 
+
 ```bash
-# ensure Git and Docker are installed
+# ensure Git is installed
 apt-get update
 apt-get install ca-certificates curl git micro
+```
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> Installing docker is different per platform and this guide only covers installing on Ubuntu Server. You can find more about installing docker on other platforms [here](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/).
+
+```bash
+# install docker
 install -m 0755 -d /etc/apt/keyrings
 curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg -o /etc/apt/keyrings/docker.asc
 chmod a+r /etc/apt/keyrings/docker.asc