# Install Discourse on a Cloud Server
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**Set up Discourse in about 10 minutes** with zero knowledge of Rails or Linux shell. Works on any Docker-compatible cloud provider or local server.
## Contents
- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
- [Requirements](#requirements)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [The Setup Wizard](#the-setup-wizard)
- [After Installation](#after-installation)
- [Advanced Configuration](#advanced-configuration)
- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
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