> ## 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](https://help.draftable.com/hc/en-us/articles/51133475373465-API-Self-Hosted-v3-Quick-Start-Guide.md)

## Before you begin

> **[System requirements for a Self Hosted Instance](https://help.draftable.com/hc/en-us/articles/6140740336665-System-requirements-for-a-Self-hosted-instance.md)**
>
> This outlines the hardware and software requirements for a Self Hosted instance.

## Launching APISH container methods 

> **[Using 'Docker Compose' to Launch Instances](https://help.draftable.com/hc/en-us/articles/6140153331993-Using-docker-compose-to-launch-instances.md)**
>
> For users who want to launch containers via the *docker compose* command.

## Setup and managing your instance

> **[Draftable Self-hosted instance first time configuration](https://help.draftable.com/hc/en-us/articles/8424839618457-Draftable-Self-hosted-instance-first-time-configuration.md)**
>
> Once you have a container up and running, you need to ensure that it is configured correctly.

> **[Creating new users](https://help.draftable.com/hc/en-us/articles/7132308389017-Creating-new-users.md)**
>
> Provides a clear guideline on the process of creating new users for your Self-hosted instance.

> **[Manging user settings](https://help.draftable.com/hc/en-us/articles/7132242748313-Managing-user-settings.md)**
>
> There are many configurable options for your user accounts, this article shows you how.

## Cloud based deployment articles 

> **[API Self-hosted AWS copilot deployment guide](https://help.draftable.com/hc/en-us/articles/5526134550809-AWS-copilot-deployment-guide-for-Draftable-Self-hosted.md)**
>
> For launching API Self Hosted via AWS Co-pilot.

> **[API Self Hosted AWS EC2 deployment guide](https://help.draftable.com/hc/en-us/articles/6142662952089-API-Self-hosted-AWS-EC2-deployment-guide.md)**
>
> For configuring Self Hosted via EC2.

> **[AWS Load Balancer configuration](https://help.draftable.com/hc/en-us/articles/6142677946265-AWS-load-balancer-configuration-example-for-your-EC2-instance.md)**
>
> For users wanting to setup a AWS load balancer between instance and client, this guide will assist you.


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