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# External Hosting Server

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This is intended only for experienced developers.
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If you choose not to use the integrated hosting server you can self-host an external hosting server.\
To do so, follow the instructions below.

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### Download

Download the external proxy server through our [GitHub](https://github.com/criticalscripts-shop/cs-stories-ehs).
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### Install

Run `npm install` in the EHS[^1] directory and wait until it completes.
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### Configure

Read through all options and their comments inside its `config.js` file as they are very important for the setup process, adjust them to your setup and preferences.
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### Run

Run `node server.js` in the EHS[^1] directory and **do not close the console window**.

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You can use [pm2](https://pm2.keymetrics.io/docs/usage/quick-start/) to make sure the EHS[^1] runs all the time.
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[^1]: External Hosting Server