.. _install-nolinux:

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Install on Mac or Windows
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.. image:: img/macwin.jpg
    :align: center
    :alt: mac and windows

Unsupported operating systems
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eLabFTW is a server software that runs in Docker containers on a GNU/Linux operating system. It is not to be installed on personal computers running Windows or MacOS.

.. warning:: eLabFTW **MUST** be installed on a GNU/Linux server, not a personal computer.

If you would like to run eLabFTW and don't have the resources to deploy an instance yourself, have a look at the `hosted offers by Deltablot <https://www.deltablot.com/elabftw/>`_.