> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://m-e-e-r-e-v.gitbook.io/mwpa/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://m-e-e-r-e-v.gitbook.io/mwpa/mwpa-mammal-watching.-processing.-analysing./self-hosted-installation.md).

# Self-hosted Installation

How I can use the software for my own sightings.

## Connection and communication

Firstly I would recommend contacting [M.E.E.R. e.V.](https://m-e-e-r.de/) by email we look forward to hearing from you! We are open to questions and ideas and value a good exchange of experiences.

MWPA offers two areas of application:

1. You need the app to report your sightings to the government (e.g. in Spain)
2. You want to collect the data scientifically (university, research, etc.)

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If the first applies to you it would of course be ideal if you do both and make your data available to the researchers!
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## Completed installation

<figure><img src="https://2741709044-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRXRhj3GjfGEkDKgQ1elh%2Fuploads%2FP1QfKkSLVBb48IduKpDw%2Fpkg_logo_rund.png?alt=media&amp;token=9ce42b46-4d1c-4e1d-b55c-5500d9a31c22" alt=""><figcaption><p><a href="https://www.pegenau.de/">Pegenau GmbH &#x26; Co. KG</a></p></figcaption></figure>

You don't need any further technical knowledge for this. The required hardware and installation can be provided by [Pegenau GmbH & Co. KG. ](https://www.pegenau.de/)With their ready-made "[Miniserve](https://www.pegenau.de/miniserver/)r" they take care of the software updates and support. Simply contact them for this. They can also host MWPA in a cloud system.

<figure><img src="https://2741709044-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FRXRhj3GjfGEkDKgQ1elh%2Fuploads%2F7yHC2rdMKozpnGm843mK%2Fminiserver_csc-scaled-ponn5xr24mr81r7t4hvxwqdt7q3jbt20ehfr94gmuw.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=a172129f-1736-4b6d-97ca-ae8ea42c61b9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Miniserver, complete server system in a compact box.</p></figcaption></figure>

## Open Source

The software is open source and can be found on GitHub. You are invited to take a look, create a fork and update the code. All we ask for is that the changes remain visible to everyone and stay open source. Only together can we create greater added value!

* [https://github.com/M-E-E-R-e-V/mwpa](https://github.com/M-E-E-R-e-V/mwpa-app)
* <https://github.com/M-E-E-R-e-V/mwpa-app>