# Not receiving Activation Email

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/not-receiving-activation-email/62630
**Category:** Self-hosting
**Created:** [May 13, 2017, 3:35am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/not-receiving-activation-email/62630 "2017-05-13T03:35:01Z")
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### Author: ![Mittineague](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/mittineague/32/114259_2.png) [@Mittineague](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mittineague)
#### Post date: [May 14, 2017, 1:14am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/not-receiving-activation-email/62630/7 "2017-05-14T01:14:54Z")

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> [@naupe](#):
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> install Discourse on a home Ubuntu machine

I followed this to install Discourse in a VM with Ubuntu  
It works, but I don’t do email with it so YMMV

> [@Install Discourse on Ubuntu or Debian for Development](https://meta.discourse.org/t/beginners-guide-to-install-discourse-on-ubuntu-for-development/14727):
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> warning This guide covers installation instructions in a development environment. For a production guide see: [Install Discourse in production with the official supported instructions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-discourse-in-production/142537) So you want to set up Discourse on Ubuntu or Debian to hack on and develop with? We’ll assume that you work locally and don’t have Ruby/Rails/Postgres/Redis installed on your Ubuntu or Debian system. Let’s begin! Requirements We suggest having at least 4 GB RAM and 2 CPU cores. Current compatibility: O…

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