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

# Self-hosted

> Running Orbit in your own environment.

Orbit runs as a managed cloud service by default. Self-hosting is available on request for enterprise teams with specific data-residency, compliance, or air-gap requirements.

<Note>
  Self-hosting is an enterprise option, not the default path. Most teams should start on the managed cloud and migrate only if a hard requirement demands it.
</Note>

## When self-hosting makes sense

* Strict data-residency rules that require data to stay in a specific region or your own infrastructure.
* Compliance regimes that prohibit third-party processing.
* Air-gapped environments with no outbound internet.

## What it involves

* Deploying the Orbit server and its datastore in your environment.
* Managing upgrades, backups, and uptime yourself (or via a support contract).
* Configuring your agents' MCP URLs to point at your instance.

## How to request it

Reach out via [The Inside](https://orbitagents.xyz) or contact the team directly. We'll scope your requirements and walk through deployment options.

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  What the managed cloud stores and protects.
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