# Seeking help for discourse installation

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/seeking-help-for-discourse-installation/258187
**Category:** Self-hosting
**Created:** [March 15, 2023, 7:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/seeking-help-for-discourse-installation/258187 "2023-03-15T07:03:40Z")
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### Author: ![Ed\_S](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/ed_s/32/134015_2.png) [@Ed\_S](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ed_S)
#### Post date: [March 15, 2023, 11:18am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/seeking-help-for-discourse-installation/258187/3 "2023-03-15T11:18:27Z")

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Just to note, the recommended way to install **does not use** the one-click discourse offering from the hosting provider. This thread suggests you’ll have less trouble and get more support if you follow the official standard way to install:  
[Install Discourse in production with the official, supported instructions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-discourse-in-production-with-the-official-supported-instructions/142537)

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