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Everything about running self-hosted cold outreach that's powered by your own Claude subscription — your data, your machine, one-time price.
Start here
New here? Every term in plain English
Leads, enrichment, warm-up, deliverability — what each word means, no jargon.
Getting started with Doorstep
Install in one command, connect your Claude, and send your first approved emails.
What is self-hosted cold email? (and why it beats Smartlead/Instantly on cost)
Own your data and your AI instead of renting a $1,200/yr subscription.
Guides
Cold email deliverability guide: SPF, DKIM, DMARC & warm-up
The setup that keeps your emails out of spam — explained in plain language.
How to find local business leads for free (from OpenStreetMap)
Turn a neighbourhood + a business type into a prioritized, enriched lead list.
Import your leads & use Doorstep as an email engine
Bring a list from any CRM via CSV and skip the finder — use just the outreach side.
Lead enrichment — find emails, websites & company data
Free built-in checks plus optional bring-your-own-key providers. Works for any lead-gen.