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Install Station

Get your Station server running in just a few minutes.

Before You Install​

1. Set Up Your Domain​

Point a subdomain to your server:

If you have a domain:

  1. Go to your DNS provider (Namecheap, Cloudflare, etc.)
  2. Create an A record: 
    your-subdomain.your-domain.com  →  your-server-ip
    Example: music.myband.com → 203.0.113.42

For testing only:

  • Use DuckDNS for a free subdomain
  • The install script supports DuckDNS

2. Wait for DNS​

Give DNS a few minutes to propagate (usually 5-15 minutes).

Install​

SSH into your server and run:

curl -sSL https://qnch.network/install | sudo bash

The install script will:

  • Download and install Station
  • Set up HTTPS with your domain
  • Configure the server
  • Connect you to the network

That's it. You're done.

After Installation​

Once the install completes, you'll see:

✓ Station installed successfully
✓ HTTPS configured
✓ Connected to the network

Your artist portal: https://your-subdomain.your-domain.com

Visit your artist portal to add music and configure your profile.

Need a Server?​

Don't have a server yet? Here are some affordable options:

ProviderPriceLink
Hetzner$5/monthhetzner.com
Netcup$4/monthnetcup.com
Contabo$6/monthcontabo.com

Any VPS with 1GB RAM and a public IP will work.

Running from Home?​

You can also run Station from a home server. You'll need:

  • Port forwarding set up on your router (ports 4001 and 8080)
  • A stable internet connection
  • A computer that can stay on

Troubleshooting​

Can't access the artist portal? Make sure port 8080 is open in your firewall.

Server won't start? Check the logs: journalctl -u station -f

Need help? Open an issue on GitHub