# Problem installing Discourse on virtual machine **URL:** \ **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\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![NateDhaliwal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/natedhaliwal/32/313494_2.png) [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/problem-installing-discourse-on-virtual-machine/416806/2 "2026-11-07T14:29:03Z")
~~What do you mean? You need a domain for users to access your site.~~ Sorry, I misunderstood. It sounds like you’re running a Production version of Discourse on your VM. You should run a dev install instead: > [@Install Discourse on Ubuntu or Debian for Development](https://meta.discourse.org/t/-/14727?silent=true): > > 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… --- _[View the full topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/problem-installing-discourse-on-virtual-machine/416806)._