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Docker preview

The fastest way to try Mattermost on your own machine is the official Docker preview container. This method requires minimal setup and provides a fully functional Mattermost instance. It is for evaluation only, not production.

Prefer a hosted sandbox with no local install? Start a 1-hour cloud preview. Already on Azure? Use the Azure Marketplace evaluation VM.

Prerequisites​

  • Docker installed on your system
  • At least 1GB of available RAM
  • At least 1GB of available disk space

Run Mattermost using Docker​

  1. Pull and run the Mattermost preview container:
docker run --name mattermost-preview -d --publish 8065:8065 mattermost/mattermost-preview
  1. Access Mattermost at http://localhost:8065
  2. Create your first admin account when prompted.

Next steps​

After setting up your Mattermost instance:

  • Create your first team and channels
  • Invite users to join your workspace
  • Explore Mattermost features and integrations
  • Review the Application architecture to understand the system better
  • Plan your deployment before moving to production

For additional help, visit the Mattermost community forums or the Deployment troubleshooting guide.