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+# Complete Lemmy Setup Guide for Unraid
+
+## Prerequisites
+1. Create the following directory structure on your Unraid server:
+```bash
+/mnt/user/appdata/lemmy/
+├── config/          # Lemmy configuration
+├── postgres/        # PostgreSQL data
+└── pictrs/          # Image storage
+```
+
+## Step 1: PostgreSQL Setup
+1. Install the Lemmy-Postgres template
+2. Configure these essential variables:
+   - POSTGRES_USER: `lemmy`
+   - POSTGRES_PASSWORD: `[choose a secure password]`
+   - POSTGRES_DB: `lemmy`
+   - Data Path: `/mnt/user/appdata/lemmy/postgres`
+   - Port: `5433` (or different if in use)
+
+3. Start the container and verify it's running by checking logs
+
+## Step 2: Pict-rs Setup
+1. Install the Pict-rs template
+2. Configure:
+   - API Key: `[generate a secure key]`
+   - Media Path: `/mnt/user/appdata/lemmy/pictrs`
+3. Note down the API key for later use in Lemmy configuration
+4. Start the container
+
+## Step 3: Lemmy Server Setup
+1. Install the Lemmy-Server template
+2. Create `/mnt/user/appdata/lemmy/config/lemmy.hjson` with this content:
+```hjson
+{
+  hostname: "your_domain.com"
+  port: 8536
+  tls_enabled: false # Set to true if using HTTPS
+  
+  # Database settings
+  database: {
+    host: "lemmy-postgres"
+    port: 5432
+    user: "lemmy"
+    password: "[your postgres password]"
+    database: "lemmy"
+    pool_size: 5
+  }
+  
+  # Picture service
+  pictrs: {
+    url: "http://pict-rs:8080/"
+    api_key: "[your pictrs api key]"
+  }
+
+  # Rate limits
+  rate_limit: {
+    message: 180
+    message_per_second: 60
+    post: 50
+    post_per_second: 600
+    register: 20
+    register_per_second: 3600
+    image_upload: 6
+    image_upload_per_second: 3600
+  }
+}
+```
+
+3. Configure:
+   - Config Path: `/mnt/user/appdata/lemmy/config`
+   - WebSocket Port: `8536`
+4. Start the container
+
+## Step 4: Lemmy UI Setup
+1. Install the Lemmy-UI template
+2. Configure:
+   - WebUI Port: `1236`
+   - Environment Variables:
+     - LEMMY_UI_LEMMY_INTERNAL_HOST: `lemmy-server:8536`
+     - LEMMY_UI_LEMMY_EXTERNAL_HOST: `your_domain.com` (or `localhost:1236` for local testing)
+     - LEMMY_UI_HTTPS: `false` (set to true if using HTTPS)
+3. Start the container
+
+## Step 5: Reverse Proxy (Optional but Recommended)
+If you're using SWAG or another reverse proxy, add this configuration:
+
+```nginx
+location / {
+    proxy_pass http://lemmy-ui:1236;
+    proxy_set_header Host $host;
+    proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
+    proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
+    proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
+}
+
+location /api {
+    proxy_pass http://lemmy-server:8536;
+    proxy_set_header Host $host;
+    proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
+    proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
+    proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
+
+    # WebSocket support
+    proxy_http_version 1.1;
+    proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
+    proxy_set_header Connection "upgrade";
+}
+
+location /pictrs {
+    proxy_pass http://pict-rs:8080;
+    proxy_set_header Host $host;
+    proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
+    proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
+    proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
+    client_max_body_size 20M;
+}
+```
+
+## Verification Steps
+1. Check all container logs for errors
+2. Access the UI at `http://your_server_ip:1236`
+3. Create an admin account (first account becomes admin)
+4. Test image upload functionality
+5. Verify WebSocket connection (realtime updates should work)
+
+## Troubleshooting
+1. Connection Issues:
+   - Verify all containers are running
+   - Check container logs for errors
+   - Ensure ports are not conflicting
+   - Verify network connectivity between containers
+
+2. Database Issues:
+   - Check PostgreSQL logs
+   - Verify database credentials in lemmy.hjson
+   - Ensure database is properly initialized
+
+3. Image Upload Issues:
+   - Verify Pict-rs API key matches in configuration
+   - Check Pict-rs logs
+   - Verify storage permissions
+
+4. UI Issues:
+   - Clear browser cache
+   - Verify LEMMY_UI_LEMMY_INTERNAL_HOST setting
+   - Check browser console for errors
+
+## Backup Considerations
+Regular backup of these directories is recommended:
+- `/mnt/user/appdata/lemmy/postgres/` (Database)
+- `/mnt/user/appdata/lemmy/config/` (Configuration)
+- `/mnt/user/appdata/lemmy/pictrs/` (Uploaded media)
+
+## Security Recommendations
+1. Use strong, unique passwords for:
+   - PostgreSQL database
+   - Pict-rs API key
+   - Admin account
+2. Enable HTTPS if exposed to the internet
+3. Regularly update all containers
+4. Monitor logs for suspicious activity
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