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

# How To Install Ghost On Linode

> A full guide for installing, configuring and running Ghost on your Linode server, for use in production.

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## Overview

This the official guide for hosting Ghost on Linode. If you’re comfortable installing, maintaining and updating your own software, this is the place for you. By the end of this guide you’ll have a fully configured Ghost install running in production using MySQL.

This install is **not** suitable for [local use](/install/local/) or [contributing](/install/source/) to core.

## Prerequisites

The officially recommended production installation requires the following stack:

* A [configured](https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/getting-started/) and [secured](https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/securing-your-server/) Linode server
* A server with at least 1GB memory

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## Server Setup

This part of the guide will ensure all prerequisites are met for installing the Ghost-CLI.

### Setup the server

Follow the [official “Getting Started with Linode” guide](https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/getting-started/) to setup your server. You must choose the **Ubuntu image** when creating your server. As you’re creating a new server you should prefer Ubuntu version 22.04 LTS or version 24.04 LTS.

<Note>
  Note: Using the user name `ghost` causes conflicts with the Ghost-CLI, so it’s important to use an alternative name.
</Note>

### Secure your server

Follow the [official “How to Secure Your Server” Linode guide](https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/securing-your-server/) to secure your server.

### Install Ghost on Ubuntu

Now that you have a secure server with Ubuntu, follow the [Ubuntu](/install/ubuntu/) instructions to install Ghost.