# Introduction

Thanks for using LaunchPal.

Here is a quick video showing you how to use Launchpal.

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LaunchPal makes it easy to run your [self hosted apps](https://help.launchpal.com/applications/applications) on [the cloud](https://help.launchpal.com/hosts/hosts).

If you want to know whats new in Launchpal, you can [read more about some of our great new changes](https://help.launchpal.com/welcome/whats-new).

If you're not a member yet, [read here about how you can signup](https://help.launchpal.com/welcome/how-to-sign-up).

Once you're signed up - take some time to explore our [core concepts](https://help.launchpal.com/welcome/key-concepts).

Of course, if you have any questions you can always [chat to us on support](https://help.launchpal.com/welcome/support).

**LaunchPal is production ready!**

We have thrown a ton of traffic at this thing to make sure it does not fall over! And we worked with more then 100 beta testers over 3 months to fix bugs and improve features.