> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.plugin.global/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.plugin.global/plugin-1.0-installations-deprecated/how-to-install-plugin-1.0-node/docker-method.md).

# Docker Method

In this method, we advocate the user to install the database(PostgreSQL) in a host machine, and the containerized image is connected with the PostgreSQL in the host. So, their database will remain unaffected when the user accidentally stops the container.

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The docker method of running the node is tried and tested in the below-mentioned environments.
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1\. Standalone host OS: Ubuntu Linux — 20.04\
2\. AWS EC2 hosted OS: Ubuntu Linux — 20.04

In environments other than those mentioned above, the setup steps may not work, we are trying to set it up in other environments, and you will hear from us on this. 

Follow Phase 1 - This will help you to set up & run the Plugin node

Follow Phase 2 - This will help you set up an external initiator and set up a job. 

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