# How to create local Discourse with only http (no https)?

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-create-local-discourse-with-only-http-no-https/300836>\
**Category:** Self-hosting\
**Created:** [March 25, 2024, 2:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-create-local-discourse-with-only-http-no-https/300836 "2024-03-25T14:40:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![Isambard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/858c86/32.png) [@Isambard](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Isambard)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2024, 12:28am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-create-local-discourse-with-only-http-no-https/300836/3 "2024-03-26T00:28:18Z")

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It should be possible somehow as I have an install running on localhost on my desktop computer, but can’t remember how I did it.

I’m trying to get it done on my laptop before I go on a trip.

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