# Getting Discourse installed on OVH VPS **URL:** \ **Category:** Self-hosting\ **Created:** [December 21, 2014, 5:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/getting-discourse-installed-on-ovh-vps/23308 "2014-12-21T05:34:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![mcwumbly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/mcwumbly/32/103861_2.png) [@mcwumbly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcwumbly)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2014, 5:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/getting-discourse-installed-on-ovh-vps/23308/2 "2014-12-21T05:44:39Z")
> [@pl3bs](#): > > I know DO is the officially supported and easy way to get it done, but figured I was up for a challenge I’d recommend biting the bullet and going through [the official guide using Digital Ocean](https://meta.discourse.org/t/beginners-guide-to-deploy-discourse-on-digital-ocean-using-docker/12156) first. Get a real feel for how it works as documented there before experimenting further if you’re having this kind of trouble. Then, start playing around with more advanced stuff, like this [multi-site install guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/beginners-guide-to-setting-up-discourse-multisite-with-docker/17972). There is also an [advanced troubleshooting faq](https://meta.discourse.org/t/advanced-troubleshooting-with-docker/15927) and an [advanced setup guide](https://meta.discourse.org/t/advanced-setup-and-administration/15929). But again, start with the basic guide first. And regarding this: > [@pl3bs](#): > > I tried to use gmail with the three different ways it can be done, port 25, 465, 573, none worked. > [@Troubleshoot email on a new Discourse install](https://meta.discourse.org/t/troubleshoot-email-on-a-new-discourse-install/16326/17): > > You should not be using GMail as a default mail delivery (outgoing mail) service. This is unlikely to work even intermittently. We recommend using Mandrill. --- _[View the full topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/getting-discourse-installed-on-ovh-vps/23308)._