# Initial configuration - the basics

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**Category:** Self-hosting\
**Tags:** hosting\
**Created:** [November 4, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/initial-configuration-the-basics/387591 "2025-11-04T16:50:51Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 4, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/initial-configuration-the-basics/387591/1 "2025-11-04T16:50:51Z")

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I work with a TownSq HOA site, so as they are propitiatory, the installation cannot start there. I see the pricing, but wonder what else I need to purchase to get started. Does the $100 a month include a hosting site or is that an additional cost I need to consider? I assume I can provide a link in their external website to the Discourse location. Once I have determined the requirements I can proceed to provide an estimate of the monies involved if they want to move forward. If Discourse does not provide hosting, who do they recommend.

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