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Your next big idea. Meet its new home.

Choose hardware for your local business cloud: a Mac mini, spare computer, or server. Start with a machine you own and room for your business apps.

A PRACTICAL STARTING POINT

Small footprint.
Plenty of possibility.

Choose hardware for what you want to run. These suggested specs give you a starting point; your apps, traffic, and data determine how much capacity you need.

8–16 GB

RAM

Start with 8 GB. Choose 16 GB for more room to build and run apps.

256 GB+

Storage

Leave space for the system, your apps, and the business data they collect.

MAKE USE OF WHAT YOU HAVE

The right machine might already be yours.

A compact desktop

A Mac mini or another small desktop fits neatly into a shop, studio, or office. Check its memory and storage against the suggested specs.

A spare computer

Give a computer you already own a new job. Check that it’s reliable, has room for your apps, and can stay powered on.

A larger server

More demanding apps and busier customer experiences may need more capacity. Size your hardware around real usage as your business grows.

Hardware size is only part of the picture. Confirm the installation path for your device and operating system before buying or repurposing a machine. These are sizing guidelines, not a guarantee for every model or workload.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

A home for your apps.
A connection to your customers.

Keep your machine powered on and connected whenever people need your apps. If it sleeps or loses internet, remote customers won’t be able to reach them.

  • Reliable internet and powerUse a stable connection and a well-ventilated place for your machine.
  • A domain and Cloudflare accountGive your team and customers a familiar address for your apps.
  • An AI provider accountConnect the service that helps build your apps. AI usage is billed separately.
  • A screen, keyboard, and mouse for setupFollow setup on the machine. Then manage your workspace from a browser.

Already have a machine in mind?

Bring its model, RAM, storage, and what you’d like to build to a call.

Talk hardware