Getting Started

Get your sovereign cloud running in under 5 minutes.

Choose Your Method

Local Install (Easiest)

One command. Works on Mac, Linux, Windows (WSL). Free - runs on your computer.

→ Local Install Guide

VPS Server

Always-on, accessible anywhere. $5-12/month on Contabo, Hetzner, etc.

→ VPS Deployment Guide

Docker

Containerized deployment. Free - your own hardware.

→ Docker Guide

Raspberry Pi

Maximum sovereignty. Your home, your hardware. ~$95 one-time hardware cost.

→ Raspberry Pi Guide

Quick Start (Local - Recommended)

The fastest way to try PC2:

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Elacity/pc2.net/main/scripts/start-local.sh | bash

This automatically:

Installs Node.js (if needed)
Installs PM2 process manager
Downloads and builds PC2
Starts the server

Then open http://localhost:4200 and connect your wallet!

Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows (via WSL2).

What Happens Next

Connect Wallet — MetaMask, Essentials, or any WalletConnect wallet
Desktop Loads — Full cloud desktop in your browser
Start Using — Upload files, run apps, chat with AI

Verify Installation

After starting, check these work:

Desktop loads in browser at http://localhost:4200
Can connect wallet and login
Can upload and download files
Calculator app opens and works (proves WASM works)

Managing Your Node

After installation, use these commands:

pm2 status          # Check if running
pm2 logs pc2        # View logs
pm2 stop pc2        # Stop server
pm2 start pc2       # Start server
pm2 restart pc2     # Restart server

Get a Public URL

Want to access your node from anywhere?

Option A: Free *.ela.city Subdomain (Recommended)

Go to Settings → Network in your PC2 dashboard
Register your subdomain
Access from anywhere!

Option B: Custom Domain

See VPS Deployment for Caddy/Nginx setup.

Need Help?

Features Local Install