{% hint style="warning" %} There are multiple options for hosting your BTCPay Server solution depending on your level of technical knowledge, the needs you're looking to fulfill and the cost your willing to pay. {% endhint %}
| Method | Difficulty | All features available? | Approx. Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| LunaNode | 1 | Yes | $10 |
| Third-party host | 1 | Host: Yes Hostee: No | Free or Paid |
| Hardware & Cloud as a Service | 2 | Yes | Varies on provider |
| Virtual Private Network | 3 | Yes | $10-$70 |
| Manual deployment | 5 | Yes | Components + Electricity |
| Hardware Build | 5 | Yes | Components + Electricity |
{% hint style="info" %} This guide will cover LunaNode and third-party hosting through Bull Bitcoin. You will be provided with the resources in order to also use hardware solutions. To learn more about the other options, go here. {% endhint %}
LunaNode is a Canadian-based hosting provider that accepts Bitcoin payments and requires no personal identification except for a phone number verification.
{% hint style="success" %} This method is highly recommended if you don't have a lot of technical knowledge. {% endhint %}
You will be able to use all of BTCPay Server's features, including the Lightning Network payment option by hosting a Bitcoin node through their service.
Bull Bitcoin has a BTCPay Server hosting solution which allows you to avoid deploying your own self-hosted BTCPay Server and managing it.
You still receive payments directly to your wallet. We never ask for your Bitcoin private key to do so.
{% hint style="success" %} BTCPay Server does not allow server hosts to view the stores of other users nor have access to any personal data (except for a registration email address). The extended public key and even balances of other users can't be seen. {% endhint %}
{% hint style="danger" %} All payments made through the Lightning Network will go to your third-party's wallet. Take precautions and only use this option while using a trustworthy third-party host to ensure you get your funds back. {% endhint %}
You also have the option of building your own node using hardware that you purchase.