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# Zulip in production
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To play around with Zulip and see what it looks like, check out the
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[Zulip community server](../contributing/chat-zulip-org.html) or create a test organization
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on <https://zulipchat.com>.
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If you like what you see, you can set up Zulip for your team by
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installing a production Zulip server. These pages will walk you
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through how.
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## Requirements
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You'll [need a few things](../production/requirements.html) to run a production
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Zulip server. Key requirements include:
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* a dedicated server or VM, running Ubuntu, with at least 2GB of RAM
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(or 4GB for a large site);
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* a valid DNS name and SSL certificates;
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* a way to send outgoing email.
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See [the requirements page](../production/requirements.html) for more details,
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including free options [for SSL](ssl-certificates.html) and [for
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outgoing email](email.html#free-outgoing-email-services) if you don't have
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those already.
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## Install
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Follow [the install instructions](../production/install.html). You'll download
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the built release tarball, run the Zulip install script, and configure
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a handful of required settings; then create your Zulip organization
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through your new server's web interface.
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## Running
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You now have a running Zulip install!
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* Read [our advice on helping your community][realm-admin-docs] make
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the most of Zulip.
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* [Customize Zulip](customize.html) to your needs.
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* Read about Zulip's support for backups, monitoring, and
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other [important production considerations](../production/maintain-secure-upgrade.html).
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[realm-admin-docs]: https://zulipchat.com/help/getting-your-organization-started-with-zulip
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