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

# Self-Hosted Enterprise Edition

> Cloud or on-prem. Your call. Deploy Gurubase in your VPC, air-gapped, or behind your SSO. Bring your own model. Zero data leaves.

Deploy Gurubase entirely within your own infrastructure. Run in your VPC, air-gapped, or behind your SSO. Bring your own model. Keep every byte on-premise while meeting SOX, HIPAA, IRS 1075, CJIS, PCI, IATF, FERPA, and other sector requirements.

<Info>
  Self-hosted deployments are available under the **Enterprise plan**. [Contact us](https://gurubase.io/contact/) to get started.
</Info>

## Why Self-Host?

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  <Card title="Data Sovereignty" icon="shield-check">
    Zero data leaves. Every embedding, every query, every log stays inside your network boundary.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Compliance Ready" icon="file-text">
    Meet GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, SOX, IRS 1075, CJIS, PCI, IATF, and FERPA requirements. Refusals and citations make every answer auditable.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Air-Gapped Deployment" icon="network">
    Run completely offline with Ollama or your own LLM endpoint. No internet connection required.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Bring Your Own Model (BYOM)" icon="box">
    Plug in your fine-tuned, hosted, or local LLM. OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Ollama, or a custom endpoint.
  </Card>

  <Card title="SSO + RBAC + User Groups" icon="user-cog">
    SAML/OIDC SSO, role-based access control, and user groups that scope what each team can see and ask.
  </Card>

  <Card title="White-Labeling" icon="palette">
    Remove Gurubase branding. Apply your own logo, colors, and domain across the widget and admin surfaces.
  </Card>
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## Built for Regulated Industries

Different sectors carry different rules. Self-hosted Gurubase is the path when:

* **Banking & Financial Services**: SOX-aligned audit trails, refusals tied to policy, PII masking on every answer.
* **Government & Public Sector**: Air-gapped or on-prem for IRS 1075, CJIS, and FedRAMP-style requirements.
* **Healthcare**: HIPAA-aware deployment with audit logs and clinical-scope refusal posture.
* **Manufacturing**: IATF / ISO documentation grounded with citations; integration with PLC, MES, and ERP behind your firewall.
* **Retail**: PCI-conscious answers from order, inventory, and policy systems.
* **Education**: FERPA-aligned answers from student records, policies, and academic documentation.

## LLM Options

Choose the AI provider that fits your requirements:

| Provider         | Use Case                                            | Internet Required |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- |
| **OpenAI**       | Best performance with GPT-4 and embedding models    | Yes               |
| **Ollama**       | Run open-source LLMs locally (Llama, Mistral, etc.) | No                |
| **Azure OpenAI** | Enterprise OpenAI with Azure compliance             | Yes               |
| **Custom**       | Bring your own LLM endpoint                         | Depends           |

<Note>
  With Ollama, you can run Gurubase in completely air-gapped environments - perfect for high-security deployments where internet access is restricted.
</Note>

## Full Integration Support

All Gurubase integrations work with self-hosted deployments:

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  <Card title="Website Widget" icon="app-window" color="#000000" href="/integrations/bots/website-widget">
    Embed on your websites
  </Card>

  <Card title="Zendesk" icon="https://mintcdn.com/gurubase/ENFv37kuSWqaNJ2T/logo/brands/zendesk.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=ENFv37kuSWqaNJ2T&q=85&s=33b32237e39ad7f14e59b8ab45cb1622" href="/integrations/bots/zendesk" width="24" height="24" data-path="logo/brands/zendesk.svg">
    AI copilot for support
  </Card>

  <Card title="Slack" icon="https://mintcdn.com/gurubase/ENFv37kuSWqaNJ2T/logo/brands/slack.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=ENFv37kuSWqaNJ2T&q=85&s=f9abbe55843fa281c09a8a5d8f34232d" href="/integrations/bots/slack" width="24" height="24" data-path="logo/brands/slack.svg">
    Answer questions in channels
  </Card>

  <Card title="Discord" icon="https://mintcdn.com/gurubase/ENFv37kuSWqaNJ2T/logo/brands/discord.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=ENFv37kuSWqaNJ2T&q=85&s=3eb6c56fb6496f20c926704409c8f26c" href="/integrations/bots/discord" width="24" height="24" data-path="logo/brands/discord.svg">
    Community support bot
  </Card>

  <Card title="Microsoft Teams" icon="https://mintcdn.com/gurubase/ENFv37kuSWqaNJ2T/logo/brands/microsoftteams.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=ENFv37kuSWqaNJ2T&q=85&s=841360043a27c20dc430d36598c22836" href="/integrations/bots/teams" width="24" height="24" data-path="logo/brands/microsoftteams.svg">
    Answer questions in chats and channels
  </Card>

  <Card title="GitHub" icon="https://mintcdn.com/gurubase/ENFv37kuSWqaNJ2T/logo/brands/github.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=ENFv37kuSWqaNJ2T&q=85&s=1158fe3ac3b7bb44a56a6c149bae9859" href="/integrations/bots/github" width="24" height="24" data-path="logo/brands/github.svg">
    AI on GitHub issues
  </Card>

  <Card title="Jira" icon="https://mintcdn.com/gurubase/ENFv37kuSWqaNJ2T/logo/brands/jira.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=ENFv37kuSWqaNJ2T&q=85&s=3a0517170068d91783c7ceff90bd54c0" href="/integrations/bots/jira" width="24" height="24" data-path="logo/brands/jira.svg">
    AI on Jira issues
  </Card>
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Data source integrations (Zendesk, Confluence, Google Drive, Jira, Slack) also work fully with self-hosted instances.

## Enterprise Features

| Feature                | Description                               |
| ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| **Custom Domain**      | Use your own domain for all services      |
| **SSO / SAML**         | Integrate with your identity provider     |
| **Analytics**          | Full access to usage metrics and insights |
| **API Access**         | Complete REST API for custom integrations |
| **Horizontal Scaling** | Scale to handle enterprise workloads      |
| **Backup & Recovery**  | Full control over data backup strategies  |

## Security & Compliance

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  <Card title="Data Privacy" icon="lock">
    All data stays within your infrastructure boundaries
  </Card>

  <Card title="Encryption" icon="key">
    End-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest
  </Card>

  <Card title="Network Isolation" icon="shield">
    Deploy in isolated network segments
  </Card>

  <Card title="Audit Logs" icon="clipboard-list" href="/guides/audit-logs">
    Track all user actions and API calls
  </Card>
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## Enterprise Support

Self-hosted customers receive:

* **Priority Support** - Direct access to our engineering team
* **Regular Updates** - Security patches and feature updates via secure distribution
* **Custom Development** - Tailored features for your specific needs
* **Training** - Comprehensive onboarding for your team
* **SLA** - Guaranteed response times and uptime commitments

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Contact Sales">
    [Reach out to us](https://gurubase.io/contact/) to discuss your requirements.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Technical Assessment">
    Our team will assess your infrastructure and deployment needs.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deployment">
    Receive your deployment package and our engineers will assist with setup.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Training & Handover">
    Comprehensive training for your team to manage the deployment.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## FAQ

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  <Accordion title="How long does deployment take?">
    If your servers are ready, we can deploy the full Gurubase platform in **one day**. Our team will also help you integrate with third-party services like Zendesk, Jira, Confluence, and more. You'll be having conversations with your AI agents on day one.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I migrate from Gurubase Cloud to self-hosted?">
    Yes, we provide migration tools and support to help you move your data from our cloud platform to your self-hosted deployment.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How does licensing work?">
    Licensing is based on the number of Gurus and your specific requirements. [Contact our sales team](https://gurubase.io/contact/) for detailed pricing.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What are the hardware requirements?">
    Requirements depend on your usage. A typical deployment needs at minimum 16GB RAM and 4 CPU cores. For production workloads with Ollama, we recommend 32GB+ RAM and a GPU for optimal performance.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How are updates handled?">
    You receive regular updates through our secure distribution channel. You have full control over when and how updates are applied to your installation.
  </Accordion>
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## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Contact Sales" icon="mail" href="https://gurubase.io/contact/">
    Get in touch with our enterprise team
  </Card>

  <Card title="Try Gurubase Cloud" icon="cloud" href="https://app.gurubase.io">
    See the platform in action before deploying
  </Card>
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