diff --git a/self-host/advanced/observability.mdx b/self-host/advanced/observability.mdx
index db5f5c8..9f5c394 100644
--- a/self-host/advanced/observability.mdx
+++ b/self-host/advanced/observability.mdx
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Pangolin exposes observability signals across multiple components, but not every
 **Newt** provides the broadest native observability support with Prometheus metrics, OTLP metrics, OTLP traces, health checks, and optional `pprof`. **Gerbil** supports metrics through either a Prometheus backend or an OTLP backend. The **Pangolin Kubernetes Controller** exposes a Prometheus-compatible scrape endpoint and includes additional OTel-backed metric instruments on that endpoint.
 
 <Note>
-This page focuses on Pangolin-native observability. For a community walkthrough that collects Traefik and CrowdSec metrics with Prometheus and Grafana, see the [community metrics guide](/self-host/community-guides/metrics).
+This page focuses on Pangolin-native observability. For a community walkthrough that collects Traefik metrics with Prometheus and Grafana, see the [community metrics guide](/self-host/community-guides/metrics).
 
 All currently documented component metrics are listed in the [Full Metric Reference](#full-metric-reference).
 </Note>
@@ -520,7 +520,7 @@ increase(pangolin_kube_controller_reconcile_errors_total[10m]) > 5
 
 <CardGroup cols={2}>
   <Card title="Community Metrics Guide" icon="chart-simple" href="/self-host/community-guides/metrics">
-    Traefik and CrowdSec metrics collection with Prometheus and Grafana.
+    Traefik and metrics collection with Prometheus and Grafana.
   </Card>
   <Card title="Newt Kubernetes Monitoring" icon="cubes" href="/self-host/manual/kubernetes/newt/configuration">
     Verified Newt chart values for metrics, Services, and ServiceMonitor resources.
diff --git a/self-host/community-guides/crowdsec.mdx b/self-host/community-guides/crowdsec.mdx
index 34bef15..78a3b8f 100644
--- a/self-host/community-guides/crowdsec.mdx
+++ b/self-host/community-guides/crowdsec.mdx
@@ -6,7 +6,9 @@ import PangolinCloudTocCta from "/snippets/pangolin-cloud-toc-cta.mdx";
 
 <PangolinCloudTocCta />
 
-
+<Note>
+To install Crowdsec with the offical installer, start it with the `--crowdsec` flag. This will prompt for a Crowdsec install at the end of the process.
+</Note>
 
 <Note>
 This is a community guide and is not officially supported. If you have any issues, please reach out to the [author](https://github.com/Lokowitz).
diff --git a/self-host/quick-install.mdx b/self-host/quick-install.mdx
index be2723d..944aa86 100644
--- a/self-host/quick-install.mdx
+++ b/self-host/quick-install.mdx
@@ -83,21 +83,6 @@ Before installing Pangolin, ensure you've set up DNS for your domain(s) and open
   
   You'll see progress indicators as each container is pulled and started.
 </Step>
-
-<Step title="Install CrowdSec (optional)">
-  The installer will ask if you want to install CrowdSec for additional security:
-  
-  - **Default**: No (recommended for initial setup)
-  - **If enabled**: You'll need to confirm you're willing to manage CrowdSec configuration
-  
-  <Warning>
-  CrowdSec adds complexity and requires manual configuration for optimal security. Only enable if you're comfortable managing it.
-  </Warning>
-  
-  <Info>
-  CrowdSec can be installed later if needed. The basic installation provides sufficient security for most use cases.
-  </Info>
-</Step>
 </Steps>
 
 ## Post-Installation Setup