Deployment Introduction
This document contains technical instructions for building an Owncast server on a hosted VPS. The intended audience has at least a hobbyist's level of knowledge and interest in Linux system administration.
⚠️ Do not copy-and-paste any command into any terminal without first reading it and understanding what it does.
Overview
The process of building the Owncast server can be done in four stages:
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Provision a virtual private server (VPS) from a hosting provider.
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Secure the VPS and configure DNS to point to it.
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Install a web server and configure TLS encryption.
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Install and configure the Owncast application server.