# Documentation
URL: https://usememos.com/docs

Memos is a self-hosted note-taking and knowledge base system built around plain-text Markdown, flexible visibility controls, and lightweight deployment. Start with the quickstart, then move into deployment, configuration, and daily workflows.

## Popular Paths [#popular-paths]

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  <Card title="Install in 5 Minutes" href="/docs/getting-started" icon="Play">
    Start with the fastest path to a running Memos instance.
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  <Card title="Docker Deploy" href="/docs/deploy/docker" icon="Container">
    Run Memos with the shortest production-ready container setup.
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  <Card title="Docker Compose" href="/docs/deploy/docker-compose" icon="Container">
    Use a checked-in Compose file for repeatable self-hosted deployments.
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  <Card title="Reverse Proxy" href="/docs/deploy/reverse-proxy" icon="Shield">
    Put Memos behind your public domain with TLS and proxy headers.
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  <Card title="Security Setup" href="/docs/configuration/security" icon="Shield">
    Lock down authentication, public access, and deployment defaults.
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  <Card title="Backup & Restore" href="/docs/operations/backup-restore" icon="Database">
    Protect your notes with a clear recovery path before you need it.
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  <Card title="API Reference" href="/docs/api" icon="Terminal">
    Explore the REST and gRPC APIs for automation and integrations.
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  <Card title="Webhooks" href="/docs/integrations/webhooks" icon="Link">
    Connect Memos to the rest of your stack with event-driven workflows.
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## Browse All Docs [#browse-all-docs]

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  <Card title="Getting Started" href="/docs/getting-started" icon="Play">
    Deploy Memos quickly and create your first memo.
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  <Card title="Deploy" href="/docs/deploy" icon="Container">
    Run Memos with Docker, Compose, source builds, or Kubernetes.
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  <Card title="Configuration" href="/docs/configuration" icon="Settings">
    Configure runtime flags, database, storage, authentication, and security.
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  <Card title="Admin" href="/docs/admin" icon="Shield">
    Instance settings and user management.
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  <Card title="Usage" href="/docs/usage" icon="FileText">
    Write memos in Markdown, organize with tags, and work faster with shortcuts.
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  <Card title="Integrations" href="/docs/integrations" icon="Puzzle">
    API access, RSS, webhooks, and community tools.
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  <Card title="Operations" href="/docs/operations" icon="Network">
    Plan backups, upgrade safely, and tune production performance.
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  <Card title="Troubleshooting" href="/docs/troubleshooting" icon="HelpCircle">
    Common issues and fixes.
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  <Card title="FAQ" href="/docs/faq" icon="HelpCircle">
    Quick answers about licensing, data, and limits.
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  <Card title="API" href="/docs/api" icon="Terminal">
    REST and gRPC API reference.
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  <Card title="Development" href="/docs/development" icon="Code">
    Set up a local environment, build Memos, test changes, and contribute.
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