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

# Introduction

> StartMyVPN is a self-hosted Laravel-based SaaS platform that lets you launch and manage your own VPN business — including server deployment, subscriptions, payments, and a customer-facing dashboard.

## What is StartMyVPN?

StartMyVPN gives you everything you need to run a commercial VPN service under your own brand:

* **Deploy VPN servers** on DigitalOcean or Vultr with one click
* **Support OpenVPN and WireGuard** — automatically installed and configured
* **Sell subscriptions** with Stripe, PayPal, or cryptocurrency (CryptAPI)
* **Manage customers** with a full admin dashboard
* **Expose a REST API** so you can build native mobile or desktop apps on top

Whether you're running a side project, a private community VPN, or a commercial VPN brand, StartMyVPN has the infrastructure to support you.

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## Architecture overview

```
Browser / Mobile App
       │
       ▼
Laravel Application (Web + API)
       │
  ┌────┴────┐
  │         │
Admin    Customer
Dashboard Dashboard
       │
  ┌────┴────────────────────┐
  │                         │
Cloud Providers          Queue Workers
(DigitalOcean, Vultr)    (WireGuard jobs,
  │                       server installs)
  ▼
VPN Servers
(OpenVPN / WireGuard)
```

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## Quick navigation

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Installation" icon="download" href="/getting-started/installation">
    Install StartMyVPN on your server in minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Configuration" icon="gear" href="/getting-started/configuration">
    Set up environment variables and app settings.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Deploy Servers" icon="server" href="/servers/deploying-servers">
    Launch VPN servers on DigitalOcean or Vultr.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="terminal" href="/api-reference/introduction">
    REST API for building mobile and desktop clients.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plans & Billing" icon="credit-card" href="/billing/plans">
    Create plans, cycles, and accept payments.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Admin Guide" icon="shield" href="/admin/dashboard">
    Manage users, services, tickets, and more.
  </Card>
</Columns>