# Problem installing Discourse on virtual machine

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/problem-installing-discourse-on-virtual-machine/416806>\
**Category:** Self-hosting\
**Created:** [November 7, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/problem-installing-discourse-on-virtual-machine/416806 "2026-11-07T13:54:43Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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## AI-generated summary

In the **Self-hosting** category, [ivo1467](/t/-/416806/1) describes issues installing Discourse on a Debian virtual machine via `virt-manager`. The user is stuck at the installer step requesting a domain name, which they believe cannot be entered in their current VM setup. Additionally, [ivo1467](/t/-/416806/1) asks if it is possible to install Discourse without relying on Docker.

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**Author:** ![ivo1467](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/ivo1467/32/583879_2.png) [@ivo1467](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ivo1467)\
**Post date:** [November 7, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/problem-installing-discourse-on-virtual-machine/416806/1 "2026-11-07T13:54:43Z")

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I am trying to install Discourse on debian virtual machine using virt-manager but i get stuck on installer asking me to enter my domain name which i can’t enter because i am installing it on virtual machine. How to proceed?

Also, is there a way to install Discourse without using Docker?