# Self-Hosted Runners

Self-hosted runners allow you to execute workflows on your own infrastructure rather than using cloud-hosted environments. This provides greater control, security, and customization options for your CI/CD pipelines.

#### Setting Up a Self-Hosted Runner <a href="#setting-up-a-self-hosted-runner" id="setting-up-a-self-hosted-runner"></a>

To configure a self-hosted runner in StepSecurity, navigate to the Self-Hosted Runners section under your organization Settings.


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