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Explore a self-hosted Discourse deployment, from software capabilities to installation considerations and the server resources needed for your workload.
01 / Software overview
What is Discourse?
Discourse is a modern, open-source discussion platform that provides a beautiful and user-friendly interface for online communities. It's designed for civilized discussion and includes powerful moderation tools.
02 / What it does
Capabilities and use cases.
Explore the tools and workflows available in this software, then choose the VPS resources needed to run them.
Community Management
Advanced user management, moderation tools, and community analytics
Real-time Features
Live notifications, real-time updates, and instant messaging capabilities
Security & Privacy
Built-in security features, spam protection, and privacy controls
Plugin Ecosystem
Extensive plugin system for customization and extended functionality
Multi-language Support
Support for multiple languages and internationalization features
03 / Technical planning
Check compatibility before choosing a plan.
Requirements change between software releases. Review the current upstream documentation and consider peak load when sizing a server.
What are the system requirements for Discourse?
Discourse requires a minimum of 1 vCPU, 1GB RAM for small communities, but we recommend 2 vCPUs, 4GB RAM for most installations. For larger communities, 4 vCPUs and 8GB+ RAM provide optimal performance.
- Compute & memory
- Account for the application, background services and expected concurrent users.
- OS & dependencies
- Check supported versions, runtime dependencies and installation method.
- Storage & recovery
- Allow space for data growth, application logs and independently tested backups.
- Network & access
- Plan required ports, TLS, firewall rules and administrative access.
04 / Deployment approach
From VPS selection to a running service.
Setup steps vary by software version and operating system. Use this workflow to prepare a controlled deployment.
- 01
Choose a suitable VPS
Compare CPU, memory, storage and billing terms against the application's requirements.
- 02
Prepare your environment
Install a supported OS, update packages, configure SSH keys and restrict exposed ports.
- 03
Install, test and maintain
Follow the software's release-specific instructions, verify access and configure backups and updates.
Plans & pricing
Find the right server for the job.
Start with a small yearly VPS or choose an NVMe cloud server with flexible billing. Compare actual resources before ordering.
Annual starter VPS
Small VPS I
Perfect for small websites and development
NPR 2,999/year
Billed annually. Monthly billing unavailable.
- CPU
- 1 vCPU Core
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 24 GB SSD
- Traffic
- 2 TB Traffic
- 1 IPv4 Address
- US Datacenter
- Basic DDoS Protection
- KVM Virtualization
- Port 25 Blocked
- Not Upgradeable
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Annual starter VPS
Small VPS II
Ideal for growing websites and applications
NPR 4,999/year
Billed annually. Monthly billing unavailable.
- CPU
- 2 vCPU Core
- Memory
- 2.5 GB RAM
- Storage
- 45 GB SSD
- Traffic
- 3 TB Traffic
- 1 IPv4 Address
- US Datacenter
- Basic DDoS Protection
- KVM Virtualization
- Port 25 Blocked
- Not Upgradeable
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Recommended cloud VPS
Cloud VPS 1
High-performance cloud VPS with premium features
NPR 2,199/month
Billed monthly, before taxes
- CPU
- 4 vCPU Cores
- Memory
- 6 GB RAM
- Storage
- 100 GB NVMe
- Traffic
- 30 TB Traffic
- 1 Snapshot Included
- AMD EPYC Processors
- Global Datacenters
- Advanced DDoS Protection
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Performance cloud VPS
Cloud VPS 2
Enterprise-grade performance for demanding applications
NPR 3,999/month
Billed monthly, before taxes
- CPU
- 6 vCPU Cores
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 200 GB NVMe
- Traffic
- 30 TB Traffic
- 2 Snapshots Included
- AMD EPYC Processors
- Global Datacenters
- Advanced DDoS Protection
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Performance cloud VPS
Cloud VPS 3
Enterprise-grade performance for demanding applications
NPR 5,999/month
Billed monthly, before taxes
- CPU
- 8 vCPU Cores
- Memory
- 24 GB RAM
- Storage
- 300 GB NVMe
- Traffic
- 30 TB Traffic
- 2 Snapshots Included
- AMD EPYC Processors
- Global Datacenters
- Advanced DDoS Protection
Configure & order
Choose your final billing term in the secure checkout.
Need a custom configuration or migration help?
Our team can help you choose a server before you purchase.
05 / Frequently asked
Questions about Discourse.
Practical answers about the software and common deployment decisions.
Have a different question? Contact usWhat are the system requirements for Discourse?
Discourse requires a minimum of 1 vCPU, 1GB RAM for small communities, but we recommend 2 vCPUs, 4GB RAM for most installations. For larger communities, 4 vCPUs and 8GB+ RAM provide optimal performance.
Can Discourse handle large communities?
Yes, Discourse is designed to scale and can handle communities ranging from small groups to large organizations with thousands of users. It includes performance optimizations, caching, and can be deployed across multiple servers for high availability.
Does Discourse include spam protection?
Yes, Discourse includes comprehensive spam protection including built-in spam filters, CAPTCHA, user approval systems, and integration with external services like Akismet. The moderation tools are extensive and suitable for managing large communities.
Does Discourse support single sign-on (SSO)?
Yes, Discourse supports various SSO methods including OAuth, SAML, and integration with popular platforms like Google, GitHub, and DiscourseConnect. You can also implement custom authentication methods.
What about backups and data export?
Discourse includes comprehensive backup features with automatic scheduling, offsite storage options, and data export capabilities. You can export user data, posts, and settings for compliance or migration purposes.
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