# Getting started Thank you for choosing HedgeDoc! To set up your instance follow these steps: 1. Choose an installation method and follow the instructions 2. [Configure your reverse proxy](https://docs.hedgedoc.org/guides/reverse-proxy/) 3. [Configure HedgeDoc](https://docs.hedgedoc.org/configuration/) Follow us on <a href="http://social.codimd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferer noopener">:fontawesome-brands-mastodon:{: .mastodon }Mastodon</a> or <a href="http://social.codimd.org/twitter" target="_blank" rel="noreferer noopener">:fontawesome-brands-twitter:{: .twitter }Twitter</a> for updates.