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i'm using `nano` in this example, it may not be available in your distro. you can use any other text editor.
3. copy and paste the [sample config from here](https://github.com/wukko/cobalt/blob/current/docs/examples/docker-compose.example.json) for either web or api instance (or both, if you wish) and edit it to your needs.
make sure to replace default URLs with yours or cobalt won't work correctly.
make sure to replace default URLs with your own or cobalt won't work correctly.
if you want your instance to support services that require authentication to view public content, create `cookies.json` file in the same directory as `docker-compose.yml`. example file for cookies file [can be found here](https://github.com/wukko/cobalt/blob/current/docs/examples/cookies.example.json).
4. finally, start the cobalt container (from cobalt directory):
```sh
docker compose up -d
```
cobalt package will automatically update itself thanks to watchtower.
if you want your instance to support services that require authentication to view public content, create `cookies.json` file in the same directory as `docker-compose.yml`. example cookies file [can be found here](https://github.com/wukko/cobalt/blob/current/docs/examples/cookies.example.json).
it's highly recommended to use a reverse proxy (such as nginx) if you want your instance to face the public internet. look up tutorials for that online.
cobalt package will update automatically thanks to watchtower.
it's highly recommended to use a reverse proxy (such as nginx) if you want your instance to face the public internet. look up tutorials online.
## using regular node.js (useful for local development)
setup script installs all needed `npm` dependencies, but you have to install `node.js` *(version 18 or above)* and `git` yourself.