diff --git a/docs/INSTALL-cloud.md b/docs/INSTALL-cloud.md index eff05664f14..1e777b043b3 100644 --- a/docs/INSTALL-cloud.md +++ b/docs/INSTALL-cloud.md @@ -6,14 +6,14 @@ [Sign up for DigitalOcean][do], update billing info, then create your new cloud server. -- Enter your domain `discourse.example.com` as the name. +- The default of **Ubuntu 16.04 LTS x64** works fine. At minimum, a 64-bit Linux OS with a kernel version of 3.10+ is required. - The default of **1 GB** RAM works fine for small Discourse communities. We recommend 2 GB RAM for larger communities. -- The default of **Ubuntu 16.04 LTS x64** works fine. At minimum, a 64-bit Linux OS with a kernel version of 3.10+ is required. - - The default of **New York** is a good choice for most US and European audiences. Or select a region that is geographically closer to your audience. +- Enter your domain `discourse.example.com` as the name. + Create your new Droplet. You will receive an email with the root password. (However, if you know [how to use SSH keys](https://www.google.com/search?q=digitalocean+ssh+keys), you may not need a password to log in.) ### Access Your Cloud Server