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

# Air-Gapped Deployment

> Air-Gapped Deployment — CometChat documentation.

Guidelines for deploying the platform in offline or isolated (air-gapped) environments.

## Offline installation steps

* Export required Docker images with `docker save`
* Transfer images via removable media, secure copy (SSH), or an isolated internal network
* Import images on the target system with `docker load`

## Local registry

* Host images in Harbor, Nexus, or a private Docker registry
* Enforce role-based access control (RBAC) and image retention policies

## Limitations in air-gapped mode

* No access to external push notification services
* No S3 or other cloud object storage unless internally emulated
* No cloud-hosted analytics, logging, or monitoring integrations

Air-gapped deployments require careful planning for certificate management, image updates, and backup strategies. For assistance with compliance requirements (HIPAA, FedRAMP, ISO 27001) or custom air-gapped architectures, [contact us](https://www.cometchat.com/contact-sales).