# Initial configuration - the basics

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/initial-configuration-the-basics/387591
**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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### Author: ![Falco](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/falco/32/179432_2.png) [@Falco](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Falco)
#### Post date: [November 4, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/initial-configuration-the-basics/387591/2 "2025-11-04T17:37:10Z")

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Even though the $20 plan includes hosting, you may want to start there and upgrade when your site gets traction.

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