> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blockscout.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Running Blockscout

> Hosting, ENVs and other info

<Tip>
  Blockscout also provides several hosting options for projects who do not want to run their own explorers.

  * [Autoscout](/using-blockscout/autoscout) allows you to setup an explorer in minutes. Hosted on Blockscout's cloud infra.
  * [Explorer as a Service](https://eaas.blockscout.com/) provides an SLA, optimized on prem hosting, and explorer customization.
</Tip>

Blockscout open-source software can be forked and used by any project to quickly setup a full-featured explorer environment. Be sure to [check the requirements](/setup/requirements) and tune your environment before deploying an explorer.

## **Deployment Options**

Common deployment methods below, there are additional deployment methods as well described in the [deployment](/setup/deployment) section.

* [Autoscout Deployment](/using-blockscout/autoscout) (1-click explorer)
* [Docker Deployment](/setup/deployment/docker-compose-deployment)
* [Kubernetes Deployment](/setup/deployment/kubernetes-deployment)
* [Manual Deployment](/setup/deployment/manual-deployment-guide)

## **Configuration**

* [ENV Variables](/setup/env-variables)
  * [Backend](/setup/env-variables/backend-env-variables)
  * [Frontend](/setup/env-variables/frontend-common-envs)
  * [L2s and chain specific variables](/setup/env-variables/backend-envs-chain-specific)
* [Microservices](/setup/microservices)
  * Includes many plugin services written in Rust and available via the [Microservices RS repository](https://github.com/blockscout/blockscout-rs).
* [Configs](/setup/configuration-options)
  * Additional available configurations beyond ENV updates.
* [Architecture](/setup/information-and-settings)
  * Describes the Blockscout architecture including an [indexer architecture overview.](/setup/information-and-settings/indexer-architecture-overview)