Person setting up a VPS server

Getting started

One clear path.
Your pace.

From choosing your private server to your first match, LayMatched guides you through every step — clearly and calmly.

See the six steps What you’ll need

No automatic bet placement · You check every figure · You stay in control

A VPSYour own small server
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSRecommended
Docker-based installerComing soon
Your accountsBookmaker and exchange

The journey

Six steps. Nothing hidden.

The technical work stays in the background. Every stage tells you what to do and lets you check it worked before moving on.

  1. 01

    Choose a VPS

    Pick a VPS with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS for a stable, private foundation.

  2. 02

    Create your server

    Set it up, secure access, and note the details you’ll need.

  3. 03

    Run the installer

    When available, run one command — no building or compiling. The installer handles the technical work.

  4. 04

    Open LayMatched

    Open the app in your browser on your server. Secure, private, and available from your devices.

  5. 05

    Connect your accounts

    Add your bookmaker and exchange accounts. Your credentials remain on your VPS.

  6. 06

    Make your first match

    Follow the guidance, place each bet yourself, record what happened and see the result.

Choosing a VPS

Small footprint.
Room to grow.

LayMatched runs happily on a reasonably specced VPS. We recommend the VPS 4 (4 vCPU / 4GB RAM / 120GB NVMe) for comfortable headroom, with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

Fasthosts is a recommendation, not a requirement. Any suitable Ubuntu VPS works. Prices checked August 2026, exclude VAT and are subject to change.

VPS 2Good value
vCPU
2
RAM
2GB
NVMe storage
90GB

Currently from £3/month for 3 months, then £4/month, excluding VAT — check Fasthosts for current pricing.

VPS 4Recommended
vCPU
4
RAM
4GB
NVMe storage
120GB

Currently from £5/month for 3 months, then £9/month, excluding VAT — check Fasthosts for current pricing.

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The installer

Simple. Guided. No surprises.

LayMatched is delivered as ready-made containers. You won’t need to build or compile anything, and you never need the application source code.

Coming soon

The installer is being prepared now. When it is ready, this page will become a short guided sequence: download, run, done. You won’t be left to figure it out from a manual.

After installation

Private. Guided. Ready when you are.

Your data stays on your server, help is built into every stage and you remain responsible for placing every bet.

Your private workspace

Your data and credentials remain on your VPS.

Clear guidance

Every step is explained before you act.

Ready when you are

Available from your phone, tablet or computer.

Ready to be guided?

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£7.99/month while continuously subscribed. Permanent Pioneer recognition. The complete guided experience from day one.

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