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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:
  • 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).
If you prefer not to run infrastructure, consider Sitecopilot Pro (Cloud) — the fully managed SaaS offering.

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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.