> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://basedash.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> Deploy Basedash on your own infrastructure with complete control

Self-hosting allows you to deploy Basedash on your own infrastructure, giving you complete control over your data, security policies, and deployment environment. This option is ideal for organizations with strict compliance requirements, air-gapped environments, or those who prefer to manage their own infrastructure.

## What you control

When you self-host Basedash, you maintain full control over:

* Data storage and location
* Network security and access controls
* Deployment infrastructure
* Updates and maintenance schedules
* AI model interactions and data retention policies

## Security and compliance

Self-hosting Basedash gives you total control over even the tightest security certifications and regulations. When you self-host, you can achieve compliance with various international and industry-specific security standards:

### Compliance standards available with self-hosting

**ISO 27001 (Information Security Management)**

* **Scope**: Comprehensive information security management system
* **Requirements**: Risk assessment, security policies, access controls, incident management
* **Benefits**: Internationally recognized standard, systematic approach to security
* **Implementation**: Your organization controls the entire security framework

**SOC 2 Type II (Service Organization Control)**

* **Scope**: Security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy
* **Requirements**: Continuous monitoring, regular audits, documented controls
* **Benefits**: Trusted by enterprise customers, demonstrates security maturity
* **Implementation**: Your internal audit team can conduct assessments

**HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)**

* **Scope**: Healthcare data privacy and security
* **Requirements**: Administrative, physical, and technical safeguards
* **Benefits**: Required for healthcare organizations, protects patient data
* **Implementation**: Complete control over data handling and storage

**GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)**

* **Scope**: EU data protection and privacy
* **Requirements**: Data minimization, consent management, breach notification
* **Benefits**: EU compliance, enhanced customer trust
* **Implementation**: Data sovereignty and regional deployment control

**PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)**

* **Scope**: Payment card data security
* **Requirements**: Network security, access control, monitoring, testing
* **Benefits**: Required for payment processing, protects financial data
* **Implementation**: Isolated network environments, custom security controls

**Air-gapped environments**

* **Scope**: Complete network isolation
* **Requirements**: Physical separation, no internet connectivity
* **Benefits**: Maximum security, regulatory compliance
* **Implementation**: Physical media transfers, isolated infrastructure

**Custom AI keys** - Bring your own AI models and control data flow

> **Important**: While self-hosting provides the infrastructure and tools to support these compliance standards, the actual implementation, maintenance, and ongoing compliance is your organization's responsibility. Basedash can assist with deployment and configuration, but you must ensure your security controls meet the specific requirements of each standard.

For more information about our security practices, see our [security documentation](/essentials/security).

## Infrastructure support

You can deploy Basedash on any infrastructure that supports Docker or Kubernetes:

* **Cloud providers**: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean
* **On-premises**: Your own data centers and servers
* **Hybrid**: Combination of cloud and on-premises resources
* **Regional deployment** - Deploy to any region, country, or infrastructure you need

## Getting started

### Request access and onboarding

Self-hosting is currently available to select customers. The onboarding process includes:

1. **Contact us** - Reach out at [support@basedash.com](mailto:support@basedash.com) to discuss your self-hosting requirements
2. **Infrastructure review** - We'll work with you to understand your deployment environment and needs
3. **Portal access** - You'll receive an invite to the Distr customer portal for deployment management
4. **Choose deployment method** - Select the deployment approach that fits your infrastructure (see [Deploy](/self-hosting/deploy) for options)
5. **Deploy and configure** - Set up Basedash in your environment and configure integrations

### What Basedash provides

Once you have access to self-hosting, you'll receive:

* **Distr customer portal access** - Central hub for managing your deployment, versions, and updates
* **Deployment artifacts** - Container images, docker-compose files, or Helm charts based on your deployment method
* **Configuration documentation** - Guides for setting up data sources, authentication, and AI models
* **Ongoing support** - Assistance with deployment issues and questions

## Pricing and access

Self-hosting is currently available on the Enterprise plan. To request access or learn more about this option, please contact us at [support@basedash.com](mailto:support@basedash.com).

For general pricing information, visit our [pricing page](https://basedash.com/pricing).