Installation methods

Outline can be installed in most GNU/Linux distributions, and within cloud providers such as AWS. We also offer a hosted version of Outline with a one-click signup at getoutline.com which enables you to get started in minutes.

Requirements

Before you install Outline, be sure to review the system requirements which includes details about the minimum hardware, software, and database setup.

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Method

Description

When to use

Docker

The dockerized application image

This is the recommend and supported way for self-hosting Outline.

From source

Build from scratch

If you are developing Outline or need to run on a platform that isn’t support by the official Docker images.

Terraform

Community maintained

Use to deploy on GCP. This method is community maintained.

Hosted

Outline hosts your install in the cloud

If you do not have the technical expertise or requirement to run your own installation and would like to get started in minutes.

Outline in the cloud is updated daily with the latest features and fixes and has an outstanding uptime record of

99.99%+.