id: installation-overview title: Installation Overview Welcome to the Installation section for Sitecopilot CE (Community Edition). This page explains the two supported installation approaches and helps you choose the right one:Documentation Index
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- Unmanaged — Docker: you run and operate Sitecopilot yourself (recommended if you need full control). The Docker method uses MySQL and Redis and is the most portable.
- Managed — Elestio: a one‑click or template driven deployment where Elestio provides hosting, backups and monitoring (recommended if you want a managed offering).
What this section contains
- Step‑by‑step Docker install, configuration and upgrade instructions.
- Elestio template deployment and maintenance guidance.
- Notes on production hardening: TLS, backups, environment variables, and scaling.