> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://archivedocs.stackstate.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://archivedocs.stackstate.com/5.1/latest.md).

# StackState self-hosted v5.1 docs

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StackState v5.1 is available now!

Check out the [release notes](/5.1/setup/upgrade-stackstate/sts-release-notes.md) to find out what's new.
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**These documentation pages cover all functionality available in the StackState Self-hosted product**.

StackState Self-hosted can be used to observe an extensive set of technologies that originate either in your own data centers or in the cloud. If you are focussed solely on cloud technologies, such as Kubernetes or AWS, you might consider our SaaS solution.

➡️ Switch to the [documentation for StackState SaaS](https://docs.stackstate.com/v/stackstate-saas/)

### Using StackState

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[Getting Started](/5.1/getting_started.md)
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### Setup and configuration

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### StackState developer

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## Supported StackState versions

The supported versions of StackState are listed below:

* **StackState v5.1** - You are currently reading the documentation for StackState version 5.1.
* **StackState v5.0** - [Switch to the v5.0 docs](https://docs.stackstate.com/v/5.0/).
* **StackState v4.6** - [Switch to the v4.6 docs](https://docs.stackstate.com/v/4.6/).

For details on changes in each release and how to upgrade StackState, check the [StackState release notes and upgrade instructions](/5.1/setup/upgrade-stackstate.md).

To find documentation for previous StackState versions, use the drop-down menu at the top left of this page.

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