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@@ -31,3 +31,15 @@ main things iD uses the network for:
 We've though a little about [caching tiles](https://github.com/openstreetmap/iD/issues/127)
 and downloaded data, but haven't actively worked on it, nor on the data download/upload
 question.
+
+## Can I use iD with my own OSM server?
+
+Yes, you can. You will need to [install](https://github.com/openstreetmap/openstreetmap-website/blob/master/INSTALL.md)
+and [configure](https://github.com/openstreetmap/openstreetmap-website/blob/master/CONFIGURE.md)
+an instance of the Rails Port, the server that runs the OpenStreetMap website and API.
+
+Once you have the Rails Port running, you may edit as normal using the version of iD that
+is bundled with it. Your changes will be saved to your own database.
+
+Depending on your requirements, you may also want to set up [cgimap](https://github.com/openstreetmap/cgimap)
+and/or a tile rendering stack, but neither of these are required for editing with iD.