# 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](https://app.getoutline.com) which enables you to get started in minutes.
## Requirements
Before you install Outline, be sure to review the [system requirements](/doc/requirements-ULdYnwi4wG) which includes details about the minimum hardware, software, and database setup.
## Choose Installation
| **Method** | **Description** | **When to use** |
|--------|-------------|-------------|
| [Docker](/doc/docker-7pfeLP5a8t) | The dockerized application image | This is the recommend and supported way for self-hosting Outline. |
| [From source](/doc/from-source-BlBxrNzMIP) | 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](https://github.com/rjsgn/outline-terraform-ansible) | Community maintained | Use to deploy on GCP. This method is community maintained. |
| [Hosted](https://www.getoutline.com) | 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%+. |
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**Documents**
- [License restrictions](https://docs.getoutline.com/s/hosting/doc/license-restrictions-f9aq6uEL3H)
- [Requirements](https://docs.getoutline.com/s/hosting/doc/requirements-ULdYnwi4wG)
- [Installation methods](https://docs.getoutline.com/s/hosting/doc/installation-methods-pSvgz9j0QC)
- [Configuration](https://docs.getoutline.com/s/hosting/doc/configuration-509J4lAzjo)
- [Business + Enterprise](https://docs.getoutline.com/s/hosting/doc/business-enterprise-rv0715NxO3)
- [Backups](https://docs.getoutline.com/s/hosting/doc/backups-KZtPOADCHG)
- [Troubleshooting](https://docs.getoutline.com/s/hosting/doc/troubleshooting-HXckrzCqDJ)