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+== About Authentik ==
+Authentik is an open-source identity provider that integrates seamlessly into your applications. It is designed to provide secure authentication and authorization services for your users.
+== Requirements ==
+* A host with at least 2 CPU cores and 2 GB of RAM
+* Docker
+* Docker Compose (Compose v2 is recommended, see [https://docs.docker.com/compose/install/ here for instructions on how to upgrade])
+== Installation ==
+To install Authentik using Docker Compose, follow these steps:
+<pre>
+wget https://goauthentik.io/docker-compose.yml
-<syntaxhighlight lang="shell">wget https://goauthentik.io/docker-compose.yml
 sudo apt-get install -y pwgen
 echo "PG_PASS=$(pwgen -s 40 1)" >> .env
 echo "AUTHENTIK_SECRET_KEY=$(pwgen -s 50 1)" >> .env
 echo "AUTHENTIK_ERROR_REPORTING__ENABLED=true" >> .env
+</pre>
-</syntaxhighlight>
-<span id="run-authentik-compose-file"></span>
 == Run Authentik Compose File ==
+This command initially installs Authentik and is also used to update settings and configurations:
-This initially installs but also is how to update settings and configs
+<pre>
+docker-compose pull
-<pre class="yml">docker-compose pull
 docker-compose up -d
+</pre>
-</pre>
-<span id="initial-setup"></span>
 == Initial Setup ==
+To start the initial setup, navigate to: <code>http://&lt;your server's IP or hostname&gt;:9443/if/flow/initial-setup/</code>.
+== Benefits of Self-Hosting ==
+Self-hosting Authentik has its advantages and disadvantages.
+=== Positives ===
+* Full control over your authentication processes and user data.
+* Ability to customize features to suit your community's needs.
+* Enhanced privacy and security since data does not reside on third-party servers.
+* Privacy is improved since data is not stored on third-party servers.
+* Cost-effective compared to paid services which may charge per user.
+* Automations can be set up to manage user accounts and permissions.
+=== Negatives ===
+* Requires maintenance, including updates and backups.
+* Initial setup and configuration may be complex for some users.
+* Needs a reliable host with sufficient resources.
+* Security may be compromised if not properly configured and the identity provider is a large target for attackers.
+== Community Building ==
+Self-hosting Authentik can significantly contribute to community building by providing a secure and customizable authentication solution. It allows community moderators to manage user accounts effectively, creating a trustworthy environment for all members.
-To start the initial setup, navigate to: <code>http://&lt;your server's IP or hostname&gt;:9443/if/flow/initial-setup/</code>.
+For example, this community-made app allows moderators to use specific functions from Authentik: [https://github.com/irregularchat/authentik-account-creation Authentik Account Creation].
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