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+---
+name: instance hosting help
+about: ask any question regarding cobalt instance hosting
+title: '[short description of the problem]'
+labels: instance hosting help
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**problem description**
+describe what issue you're having, clearly and concisely. 
+support your description with screenshots/links/etc when needed.