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diff --git a/docs/docs/02-Installation/05-pikapods.md b/docs/docs/02-Installation/05-pikapods.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..aeddb5d4 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/docs/02-Installation/05-pikapods.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +# PikaPods [Paid Hosting] + +[PikaPods](https://www.pikapods.com/) offers managed paid hosting for many open source apps, including Hoarder. +Server administration, updates, migrations and backups are all taken care of, which makes it well suited +for less technical users. As of Nov 2024, running Hoarder there will cost you ~$3 per month. + +### Requirements + +- A _PikaPods_ account. Can be created for free [here](https://www.pikapods.com/register). You get an initial welcome credit of $5. + +### 1. Choose app + +Choose _Hoarder_ from their [list of apps](https://www.pikapods.com/apps) or use this [direct link](https://www.pikapods.com/pods?run=hoarder). This will either +open a new dialog to add a new _Hoarder_ pod or ask you to log in. + +### 2. Add settings + +There are a few settings to configure in the dialog: + +- **Basics**: Give the pod a name and choose a region that's near you. +- **Env Vars**: Here you can disable signups or set an OpenAI API key. All settings are optional. +- **Resources**: The resources your _Hoarder_ pod can use. The defaults are fine, unless you have a very large collection. + +### 3. Start pod and add user + +After hitting _Add pod_ it will take about a minute for the app to fully start. After this you can visit +the pod's URL and add an initial user under _Sign Up_. After this you may want to disable further sign-ups +by setting the pod's `DISABLE_SIGNUPS` _Env Var_ to `true`. |