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   * [Hetzner](docs/deployment/hetzner_ubuntu.md)
   * [Heroku](docs/deployment/heroku.md)
+  * [Linode](docs/deployment/linode.md)
+  * [Cloudflare](docs/deployment/cloudflare.md)
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docs/deployment/cloudflare.md

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+[<img src="../assets/Cloudflare-logo.jpg" width="350">](https://www.cloudflare.com/)
+
+## if you are new to Domain, here's a quick guide to use setup a domain with Cloudflare:
+
+**Google Domains and Cloudflare**
+
+- buy a domain at https://domains.google.com/
+- register a Cloudflare account at https://dash.cloudflare.com/sign-up
+- click on `add site` and add your domain
+- select `Free` and tap `continue` twice
+- copy the 2 Cloudflare's nameservers
+- go to https://domains.google.com/registrar/ and select your domain
+- in the dns tab select `Custom name servers`
+- click on `Switch to these settings` and enter the two Cloudflare nameservers that you copied before, then save
+- return to the cloudflare tab and tap on `Done, check nameservers`, then `finish later` and `Check nameservers` (this process can take about 5 minutes)
+- in the `DNS` tab select `Records` and `Add Record`
+
+![248543319-77618430-d346-49a9-a5d3-17eac0270ccf](../assets/1-cloudflare.png)
+
+  (in the Name section, if you use @ it will use you main domain, but if you want to use a subdomain write it in the Name section)
+   - For example: if you want to acces with chat.yourdomain.com just set in the Name section `chat`
+
+**NOTE:** You have to set yourdomain.com the same way in both ngnix-proxy-manager and the Cloudflare records. So, if you have set it in the records as chat.yourdomain.com, you will also need to set chat.yourdomain.com in ngnix-proxy-manager."
+
+## Cloudflare Zero Trust extra protection (optional)
+
+If you want to use LibreChat exclusively for yourself or your family and set up an additional layer of protection, you can utilize Cloudflare Zero Trust. Here's how:
+
+**Install Cloudflare Tunnel:**
+
+- Go to `https://dash.cloudflare.com/`.
+- On the left side, click on **Zero Trust**.
+- Provide a casual name (which you can change later).
+- Select the free plan and proceed to payment (if you choose the free plan, you will not be charged).
+- Open the **Access** tab, navigate to **Tunnels**, and click on **Create a tunnel**.
+- Set up a tunnel name (e.g., `my-linode-server`) and save the tunnel.
+- Choose where you want to install Cloudflare Tunnel (I recommend using Docker).
+  - If you choose Docker: Simply copy the displayed command and paste it into the terminal. Before running it, add `-d` after `docker run`, like this: `docker run -d cloudflare/cloudflared:latest...` (this will run the Docker process in the background).
+- In the **Public Hostname** tab, select **Add a public hostname**.
+
+![image](../assets/2-cloudflare.png)
+
+
+
+## Setup Application Login: (optional)
+
+Setting up application login with Cloudflare Zero Trust adds extra security but is not recommended for most users because it requires authentication through Cloudflare Zero Trust before accessing LibreChat.
+
+- On the left side, click on **Access**, then **Applications**, and add a new application.
+- Select **Self-hosted**, provide an **Application name**, and set a **Session Duration**.
+- In the **Application domain** field, enter the same settings you configured in the Tunnels tab. Then, click **Next**.
+- Set the **Policy name** as "auth" and in the **Configure rules** section, you can define variables for granting access to LibreChat for specific users. Here are some examples:
+   - **Emails**: You can add specific email addresses that are allowed to access it.
+   - **Email ending in**: You can add email addresses that end with a custom domain (e.g., @myorganization.com).
+   - **GitHub organization**: You can restrict access to a specific GitHub organization.
+- Click **Next** and then **Add application**.
+
+**NOTE:** If you have followed the "Setup Application Login" section, you must read the next part.
+
+## Setup Authentication Method:
+
+Currently, you can only access Cloudflare Zero Trust using a PIN. Below are guides that explain how to add popular social login methods:
+
+- GitHub: [GitHub Integration Guide](https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/identity/idp-integration/github)
+- Google: [Google Integration Guide](https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/identity/idp-integration/google/)
+- Facebook: [Facebook Integration Guide](https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/identity/idp-integration/facebook-login/)
+- LinkedIn: [LinkedIn Integration Guide](https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/identity/idp-integration/linkedin/)
+- If you want to use a different authentication method, refer to this list: [Identity Providers Integration](https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/identity/idp-integration/)
+
+After adding at least one login method, return to the **Applications** section, select your application, go to **Configure**, and click on **Authentication**.
+- Turn off "Accept all available identity providers".
+- Select your social login method and deselect "One-time PIN".
+- Click on **Save application**.

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+[<img src="../assets/linode-logo.jpg" width="250">](https://www.linode.com/)
+
+# Linode (⚠️Payment required)
+
+**Create a Linode Account and a Linode Server**
+- Go to the Linode website (https://www.linode.com/) and click on the "Sign Up" or "Get Started" button.
+- Follow the instructions to create a new account by providing your personal details and payment information.
+- Once your account is created, you will have access to the Linode Cloud Manager.
+- Click on the "Create" button to create a new Linode server.
+- Choose a location for your server and select the desired server plan.
+- Configure the server settings such as the server's label, root password, and SSH key. If you don't know which image to use, select 🐧💻 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
+- Click on the 'Create' button to provision the Linode server (wait about 5 minutes after the server is on, because the server is not actually powered on yet)
+
+**Install Docker:**
+- Connect to your Linode server via SSH using a terminal or SSH client.
+- Run the following commands to install Docker and Docker-compose:
+  
+  ```
+  sudo apt update
+  sudo apt install docker.io && apt install docker-compose
+  ```
+## [Install LibreChat](../install/docker_install.md)
+
+## Install and Setup NGINX Proxy Manager:
+
+if you want, you can use NGINX, Apache, or any other proxy manager.
+
+- create a folder 
+  
+  ```
+  mkdir ngnix-proxy-manager
+  cd ngnix-proxy-manager
+  ```
+
+- Create a file named `docker-compose.yml` by running `nano docker-compose.yml`.
+
+- Add this code and save it with `Ctrl+X`, `Y`, and `Enter`:
+
+  ```
+  version: '3.8'
+  services:
+    app:
+      image: 'jc21/nginx-proxy-manager:latest'
+      restart: unless-stopped
+      ports:
+        - '80:80'
+        - '81:81'
+        - '443:443'
+      volumes:
+        - ./data:/data
+        - ./letsencrypt:/etc/letsencrypt
+  ```
+
+- **Run**  `docker-compose up -d`  to start NGINX Proxy Manager
+
+- Login to NGINX Proxy Manager and change the username and password.
+
+The default login link is at `your_linode_ip:81`.
+
+Default Admin User:
+
+ ```
+Email:    admin@example.com
+Password: changeme
+ ```
+
+- Login to NGINX Proxy Manager.
+- Click on "Proxy Host" and add a proxy host.
+
+![248540414-0dbbfdbb-063e-4fa5-bb1d-811064cc4bad](../assets/1-linode.png)
+
+- If you want, you can add the Let's Encrypt SSL certificate.
+
+![248540572-6d0220e2-2506-4b40-8974-a5014df646d6](../assets/2-linode.png)

mkdocs.yml

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   - Cloud Deployment:
     - Hetzner: 'deployment/hetzner_ubuntu.md'
     - Heroku: 'deployment/heroku.md'
+    - Cloudflare: 'deployment/cloudflare.md'
+    - Linode: 'deployment/linode.md'
   - Contributions:
     - Documentation Guidelines: 'contributions/documentation_guidelines.md'
     - Code Standards and Conventions: 'contributions/coding_conventions.md'