.. _diy:

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DIY
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Here you will find guidelines for building your own Start9 server!  Currently, StartOS is known to work well on the Raspberry Pi and on **most** x86_64 platforms (desktops, laptops, mini PCs, servers, and virtual machines).  ARM builds are also available, but are relatively untested.

Motivation
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There are several reasons you might prefer to build your own server instead of purchasing one from Start9:

    #. You already own the necessary hardware and would like to re-purpose it.
    #. You want to save on shipping or import costs to your location.
    #. You do not trust Start9's supply chain.
    #. You do not want to share your shipping address.
    #. You like building things.

.. toctree::
  :maxdepth: 1

  diy-pi
  diy-x86

Appreciate what we're doing?  Please consider `donating to Start9 <https://btcpay.start9.com/apps/2Et1JUmJnDwzKncfVBXvspeXiFsa/crowdfund>`_ or `contributing time/talent to the movement <https://start9.com/contribute>`_.