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title: Installation
description: Current ways to use SurfSense
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# Installing SurfSense

There are two ways to install and use SurfSense:

## Docker Installation (Preferred)

The recommended way to install SurfSense is using Docker. This method provides a containerized environment with all dependencies pre-configured.

[Learn more about Docker installation](/docs/docker-installation)

## Manual Installation

For users who prefer more control over the installation process or need to customize their setup, we also provide manual installation instructions.

[Learn more about Manual installation](/docs/manual-installation)