# Self-Hosting (/self-hosting/introduction)

## Requirements

* Docker and Docker Compose
* AWS SES account (for sending emails)
* Domain name with subdomains for each service

## Quick Start

1. Download the [docker-compose.yml](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/useplunk/plunk/next/docker-compose.yml)
2. Create environment variables with your configuration (see [Environment Variables](/self-hosting/environment-variables))
3. Run `docker compose up -d`

## Domain Setup

Configure these subdomains pointing to your server:

| Subdomain             | Service               |
| --------------------- | --------------------- |
| `app.yourdomain.com`  | Dashboard             |
| `api.yourdomain.com`  | API                   |
| `docs.yourdomain.com` | Documentation         |
| `www.yourdomain.com`  | Landing page          |
| `smtp.yourdomain.com` | SMTP relay (optional) |

## Next Steps

* [Docker Deployment](/self-hosting/docker) — Configuration details
* [Environment Variables](/self-hosting/environment-variables) — All settings
* [AWS SES Setup](/self-hosting/email-setup) — Email configuration