> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://kb.rport.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://kb.rport.io/install-the-rport-server.md).

# Install the RPort Server

Select where you want to install your RPort server. 

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Usually it takes less than 5 minutes to get your RPort instance up and running. ⏱️
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### Some notes on sizing

#### Memory

The more clients you manage, the more memory you need. You can roughly calculate \~430 KB per Client.

#### CPU

Rportd does not consume many CPU resources. The smallest CPU on any cloud provider is suitable. Rport performs very well on a Raspberry Pi (armv7 and aarch/armv8)

#### Disk

Rport has built-in monitoring with retention of historical data. Each host writes \~16 MB data per day to the database. You can freely configure the retention period. If you want to manage many hosts with rport and if you require a long retention period, put large disks in your VM.

[Read more](https://docs.rport.io/advanced/rport-server-sizing/)

### Launch the RPort server in the cloud <img src="/files/olqSvSzz8CivVllhC3xg" alt="" data-size="line">

The fully automated installer will install the rport server on a virgin cloud VM.\
✅ Suitable for any cloud vendor. \
❎ Requires a dedicated public IP address.

👉 [Continue reading](/install-the-rport-server/launch-rport-in-the-cloud.md)

### Install the RPort server on-premises <img src="/files/PzWgotrHcYfmCqp2XZyd" alt="" data-size="line">

The fully automated installer will install the rport server on any Linux system inside an intranet behind a NAT router.\
✅ Suitable for any Linux and the Raspberry Pi. \
❎ Uses no public IP address or port forwarding on the router.

👉 [Continue reading](/install-the-rport-server/install-on-premises.md)