> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.draftable.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# New to Draftable API Self-hosted? Start here!

> Whether you are completely new to running dockerized containers, or you are an experienced user, this page will outline which articles will be most useful for you to begin with.

<Warning>
  **This documentation is for API Self-Hosted Version 2 (Legacy)**

  Version 2 is a legacy deployment model. All new customers **must** use Version 3, which features a modern multi-container architecture with improved security and performance.

  👉 [Get started with API Self-Hosted v3](/hc/en-us/articles/51133475373465-API-Self-Hosted-v3-Quick-Start-Guide)
</Warning>

## Before you begin

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  <Card title="System requirements for a Self Hosted Instance" icon="file-lines" href="/hc/en-us/articles/6140740336665-System-requirements-for-a-Self-hosted-instance" iconType="solid">
    This outlines the hardware and software requirements for a Self Hosted instance.
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## Launching APISH container methods 

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  <Card title="Using 'Docker Compose' to Launch Instances" icon="file-lines" href="/hc/en-us/articles/6140153331993-Using-docker-compose-to-launch-instances" iconType="solid">
    For users who want to launch containers via the *docker compose* command.
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## Setup and managing your instance

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  <Card title="Draftable Self-hosted instance first time configuration" icon="file-lines" href="/hc/en-us/articles/8424839618457-Draftable-Self-hosted-instance-first-time-configuration" iconType="solid">
    Once you have a container up and running, you need to ensure that it is configured correctly.
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  <Card title="Creating new users" icon="file-lines" href="/hc/en-us/articles/7132308389017-Creating-new-users" iconType="solid">
    Provides a clear guideline on the process of creating new users for your Self-hosted instance.
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  <Card title="Manging user settings" icon="file-lines" href="/hc/en-us/articles/7132242748313-Managing-user-settings" iconType="solid">
    There are many configurable options for your user accounts, this article shows you how.
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## Cloud based deployment articles 

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  <Card title="API Self-hosted AWS copilot deployment guide" icon="file-lines" href="/hc/en-us/articles/5526134550809-AWS-copilot-deployment-guide-for-Draftable-Self-hosted" iconType="solid">
    For launching API Self Hosted via AWS Co-pilot.
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  <Card title="API Self Hosted AWS EC2 deployment guide" icon="file-lines" href="/hc/en-us/articles/6142662952089-API-Self-hosted-AWS-EC2-deployment-guide" iconType="solid">
    For configuring Self Hosted via EC2.
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  <Card title="AWS Load Balancer configuration" icon="file-lines" href="/hc/en-us/articles/6142677946265-AWS-load-balancer-configuration-example-for-your-EC2-instance" iconType="solid">
    For users wanting to setup a AWS load balancer between instance and client, this guide will assist you.
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