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

# Self-host Plane

> Self-hosting allows you to have full control over your applications and data. It’s a great way to ensure privacy, control, and customization.

## Methods

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  <Card title="Docker" icon="docker" href="/self-hosting/methods/docker-compose">
    Learn how to run Plane on docker.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Kubernetes" icon="gear" href="/self-hosting/methods/kubernetes">
    Run Plane on a kubernetes cluster using helm package manager.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Governance

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  <Card title="Instance admin and god mode" icon="toolbox" href="/self-hosting/govern/instance-admin">
    Learn how to configure your instance.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Authentication" icon="key" href="/self-hosting/govern/authentication">
    Setup authentication methods on your Plane instance.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Communication" icon="paper-plane" href="/self-hosting/govern/communication">
    Send emails by setting up SMTP configuration.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reset Password" icon="unlock" href="/self-hosting/govern/reset-password">
    Reset password for users without emails.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Branding" icon="paint-roller" href="/self-hosting/govern/custom-domain">
    Run Plane on your custom domain.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>