How to Start Using Mautic

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You can start using Mautic in two main ways: download the open source software and install it on your own server, or use a managed Mautic service. The right path depends on whether you have the technical resources to run and maintain a web application yourself. Mautic's own site lists both options, along with hosting requirements, release information, and community resources to help you get going.

Choose your starting path

Path What it means Best for
Download and self-host You install Mautic on infrastructure you control Teams with server admin skills who want full control over data
Managed Mautic A provider runs Mautic for you Teams without in-house hosting capacity
Hosting requirements The official list of what a Mautic install needs Anyone self-hosting, before you begin

Mautic's site also links to Extended Support (ELTS) and Mautic Certification, which are relevant once you are running the platform and want longer-term support or to validate technical skills.

Self-hosting: what to check first

Before installing, review the official Mautic Hosting Requirements page. This is the authoritative source for what your server environment must provide. Working through it first avoids a failed install caused by an unsupported stack.

Then:

  1. Check the Mautic Releases page and pick a current release.
  2. Confirm your server meets the hosting requirements.
  3. Download Mautic and follow the installation process for that release.
  4. Verify the install by logging in and confirming the dashboard loads.

The expected result is a working Mautic instance you control. The most common blocker is a server that does not match the published requirements, so treat that page as a gate rather than a formality.

Learning the platform

Mautic's site points to several resources for getting up to speed:

  • Support forums for questions from other users
  • Blog for articles and updates
  • Case studies and Mautic testimonials for how other organizations use it
  • Mautic World Conference for community events

The site also highlights a case study on Drupal and Mautic integrated for hyper-personalized automated emails, which is a useful example if you are planning a similar integration.

Advanced options

Once you are running Mautic, two official programs extend what you can do:

  • Mautic Certification — described on the site as mastering the technical foundations of Mautic and proving your expertise. Relevant if you or your team want to demonstrate Mautic skills.
  • Extended Support (ELTS) — for organizations that need support beyond the standard lifecycle.

Mautic also has a Managed Mautic listing and a Become a Mautic Partner program if you are evaluating providers or want to offer Mautic services.

What Mautic is, in one line

Mautic describes itself as the world's largest open source marketing automation product, with 40,000+ companies using it, and emphasizes no vendor lock-in and true data sovereignty. Those two points are the practical reasons self-hosting is a real option rather than a fallback: your data stays on infrastructure you choose.

If you want the fastest route to a running instance and do not want to manage servers, start with a managed option. If control over data and infrastructure matters more, start with the hosting requirements page and work through a self-hosted install.