# Step 1: Choosing a server Beta
Keitaro must be hosted on a server with adequate resources to run its operations. The server requirements may increase, based on the expected traffic (number of daily clicks). The calculator below offers the server recommendations, based on the datacenter selected and the estimated number of daily clicks. Make a selection based on your use case.
(app) This mark means that a server pre-installed with Keitaro is available from the vendor. A pre-installed server still requires an active license.
# Server requirements
Select the best server option for the traffic (number of daily clicks) expected:
| Traffic Volume, clicks per day | Type | RAM | CPU |
|---|---|---|---|
| less < 10 000 | VPS | 2 GB | 1 CPU |
| 10 000 - 100 000 | VPS | 4 GB | 2 CPU |
| 100 000 - 500 000 | VPS | 8 GB | 4 CPU |
| 500 000 - 1 000 000 | VPS/VDS | 16 GB | 4 CPU |
| 1 000 000 - 5 000 000 | VDS | 32 GB | 4 CPU |
| 5 000 000 - 10 000 000 | VDS | 64 GB | 8 CPU |
- Clear server without control panel.
- CentOS 9 Stream or CentOS 8 Stream.
- KVM virtualization.
- Disk size 20 GB SSD or more.
# Installation
Below are the most common installation options:
For the instructions of installing on other server options, see How to install on any server.
# FAQ
Discounts
| Provider | Description | Location | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetzner | Offers cloud servers | Germany, Finland | $20 bonus |
| DigitalOcean | Offers cloud servers | USA, Canada, Europe, India | $100 bonus for 60 days |
Incompatible cloud providers
- OVH