# 1. Installing Ushahidi Platform

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In order to start using the Ushahidi Platform you may choose between:

* ***Creating your deployment online:*** This is done on Ushahidi's hosting service, which you may find at <https://ushahidi.io/create> . This doesn't require technical knowledge on your side.
* ***Installing it yourself:*** This assumes that you have a suitable server or networked computer and some time to go through our published instructions. Some technical familiarity with your computing environment is needed.

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## Installing it yourself

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