Feature Request: Self-Hosting Option for Go High Level (e.g. via AWS or Azure) to Support GDPR and Data Residency Requirements
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Louis Poll
As Go High Level continues to grow globally, especially in the European market, data privacy and compliance are becoming critical concerns for agencies working under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Currently, Go High Level is hosted on US-based servers, which means all customer data is transferred outside the EU. While Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) offer a legal mechanism for this, the reality is that many European businesses—agencies and clients alike—prefer or require full data residency within the EU to minimize legal risks and meet local compliance expectations.
👉 That’s why we’re proposing a Self-Hosting Option:
Give agencies the ability to host Go High Level in their own infrastructure (e.g. on AWS, Azure, or another GDPR-compliant cloud provider within the EU or other required regions).
Benefits of this feature:
✅ Full control over data location and security
✅ Easier compliance with GDPR and local privacy laws
✅ Increased trust with EU-based clients
✅ Opens new markets in countries with strict data residency requirements
✅ Reduces friction for enterprise and public sector adoption
This wouldn’t replace the existing cloud offering but would give agencies who need it the flexibility to operate in highly regulated environments—something that would make Go High Level stand out in a rapidly evolving privacy landscape.
If you support this idea, please upvote and leave a comment. Let’s help make GHL even more flexible and future-proof!
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Data storage for Australian Agencies & sub-accounts in Australian Data Centres
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Sohaib Khan
I run my SaaS business here in Australia, and all my clients are Australian based businesses. I often lose deals when potential customers ask whether their data is stored on AWS servers within Australia or overseas.
At the moment, I have to explain that the data is stored on the AWS cloud by GHL in geographically dispersed locations, and unfortunately, there is no way to guarantee it stays within Australia.
This has become a major sticking point, especially for some of my larger clients. And it’s often a deal breaker. I end up losing opportunities simply because I can’t provide certainty around local data storage.
Please consider having an option for Australian agencies, or sub-accounts based in Australia, where they can choose to store their data exclusively in Australian data centres
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Craig Harwood - Jimmy A.I.
This has become more urgent as the health department has now officially notified practice owners they are going to take action against practitioners in one sector that have offshore data storage.
As each week passes High Level is becoming more of a business risk :(
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Keith Azzopardi
We are in the same situation. Our business case requires that all our customers data resides locally in Australia - can we get an update if there is a timeline for delivering this service in Australia for sub accounts?
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Jennifer S Lyons
I totally agree, data storage in Australia would be a win for my Australian business too.
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María Carolina Bordoy
Plase, we need this. It is mandatory to work with medical practices in the EU.
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Christoffer Alexander
I agree and really do look forward to such an option.
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Lawrence Mauga
Hi GHL bosses… I know we’re a smaller group down under but we urgently need region-specific data residency options PRETTY PLEASE 🙏🏽 . AWS already operates fully compliant data centres in Sydney and recently Melbourne, so the infrastructure clearly exists. The missing piece is giving us the ability to choose and guarantee that our CRM and platform data is stored within our own country of operation.
For many of us, this isn’t just a “nice to have”, it’s a compliance, sovereignty, and trust requirement. Clients in regulated industries (health, finance, government, education) increasingly require confirmation that their data remains within Australia under Australian law.
PLEASE HELP AND THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
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Luha AI Automations
With all the custom code AI builders, I am highly considering creating my own CRM and then self hosting it in Australia. This post has been open for almost 1 year with very little input from High Level. If they don't see how important this is for us Aussies, then we have no choice but to seek other alternatives.
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Lawrence Mauga
Luha AI Automations what do you think the cost would be to do this? We have a mid 7 figure deal that is slipping through the cracks and I’m hanging on because AWS is local but we can’t guarantee data storage for AU data… keen to connect to discuss if you are serious about this?
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Craig Harwood - Jimmy A.I.
Lawrence Mauga have you progressed any further with this?
I’d be interested also on a collaborative effort.
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Lawrence Mauga
Craig Harwood - Jimmy A.I. hey Craig, I have emailed Abhishek Chauhan at GHL by email but no response. I’m in the early stages of creating a solution for all Aussie GHL businesses but I don’t want to invest the funds if they have these plans in the pipeline. Email me lawrence@ SPECERE. Ai if you have any ideas mate.
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Vincent Chan
Please bring in local data storage for Australia as that would explode HighLevel business here!
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Marc Böhret
That would be extremely important for us. Thank you
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