# Do you support MapServer?

> MapServer is not supported on shared hosting because of its complex server requirements. A Managed VPS can run it.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/faq/guides/do-you-support-mapserver/

**No.** We do not support MapServer on shared hosting accounts. MapServer has complex requirements that don't fit a shared hosting environment.

## What is MapServer?

MapServer is open-source software for publishing maps and geographic (GIS) data on the web. It needs several system libraries and a CGI or FastCGI setup that must be compiled and configured at server level.

## Alternatives

- **Managed VPS:** on a VPS you have the server access needed to install MapServer and its dependencies.
- **JavaScript mapping libraries** such as Leaflet or OpenLayers can display maps and map data in the browser and work on any hosting plan.
- **Hosted map services** can serve your map tiles and data for you.

## Need help?

[Open a support ticket](https://dashboard.ruachost.com/submitticket.php) from your Ruachost client area and our team will help.