> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://lightdash-refactor-full-audit-reorg.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Self-hosting

> Deploy and operate your own Lightdash instance.

Lightdash is open-source, so you can deploy and operate your own instance instead of using Lightdash Cloud. This covers your install paths — Docker Compose, Kubernetes/Helm, or an on-prem enterprise setup — plus the production deployment checklist for running it at scale.

You'll also find how to upgrade between versions and how to customize your deployment: SSO, SMTP, external storage, logging, and other environment configuration.