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+# Getting started
+Quickest way to get started is with docker, make sure that it is installed. Copy over
+the `.env.docker.sample` file and name it `.env`.
 
+For `SECRET_KEY` provide a key that is at least 32-characters. This is used for token
+creation. Additionally, provide credentials for the database for the `DB_*` keys.
+
+Make sure that `ENABLE_REGISTRATION` is set to true, otherwise registration will not work.
+
+Build the container
+```
+docker compose build
+```
+
+Bring up the container
+```
+docker compose up
+```