> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.umbraco.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.umbraco.com/getting-started/hosting-an-umbraco-infrastructure.md).

# Hosting an Umbraco project

Here you will find details on Azure, Umbraco Cloud, upgrading Umbraco, server configuration and system requirements.

You can find resources to guide you through the process of installing and hosting different types of Umbraco projects. Here you will find details on Azure setups, our [Umbraco Cloud](/umbraco-cloud/explore-umbraco-cloud/what-is-umbraco-cloud.md) hosting service, how to upgrade Umbraco, and much more.

In this section, you will also find information on areas such as load balancing, deployment,s and user management.

## Installing and Configuring Umbraco

Learn how to set up and configure your Umbraco project locally or on your server.

* [Set up Umbraco](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/fundamentals/setup): Step-by-step guidance for starting a new project.
* [Install Umbraco](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/fundamentals/setup/install)**:** Instructions for installation via NuGet or manual setup.
* [Upgrading Umbraco](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/fundamentals/setup/upgrading): How to safely update to newer versions of Umbraco CMS.

## Server Requirements and Configuration

Ensure your server environment meets the technical needs for hosting Umbraco projects.

* [Server Setup](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/fundamentals/setup/server-setup): Different ways of setting up servers for use with Umbraco.
* [Running on Azure Web Apps](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/fundamentals/setup/server-setup/azure-web-apps): Guidance for hosting Umbraco projects on Microsoft Azure.
* [Load Balancing & Scaling:](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/fundamentals/setup/server-setup/load-balancing) Tips for multi-server setups to handle traffic efficiently.

## Related Resources

* [External Login Providers](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/reference/security/external-login-providers): Configure external authentication for users.
* [User Management](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/fundamentals/data/users): Guide to creating and managing user accounts and permissions.
* [Deployment Guidance](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cloud/build-and-customize-your-solution/handle-deployments-and-environments/deployment/cloud-to-cloud): Best practices for deploying changes between environments.


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