# Dokku
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Docker powered mini-Heroku. The smallest PaaS implementation you've ever seen.
## Sponsors
See our list of past sponsors in the [SPONSORS](https://github.com/dokku/dokku/blob/master/SPONSORS.md) file.
Become a sponsor and get your logo on our README on Github with a link to your site. [[Become a sponsor](https://opencollective.com/dokku#sponsor)]
## Backers
Support us with a monthly donation and help us continue our activities. [[Become a backer](https://opencollective.com/dokku#backer)]
## Requirements
A fresh VM running any of the following operating systems:
- Ubuntu x64 - Any currently supported release
- Debian 8.2+ x64
- CentOS 7 x64 *(experimental)*
- Arch Linux x64 *(experimental)*
## Installation
To install the latest stable release, run the following commands as a user who has access to `sudo`:
```shell
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dokku/dokku/v0.14.6/bootstrap.sh
sudo DOKKU_TAG=v0.14.6 bash bootstrap.sh
```
You can then proceed to the ip address or domain name associated with your server to complete the web-based installation.
If you wish for a more unattended installation method, see [these](http://dokku.viewdocs.io/dokku/getting-started/install/debian/#unattended-installation) docs.
### Upgrade
[View the docs](http://dokku.viewdocs.io/dokku/getting-started/upgrading/) for upgrading from an older version of Dokku.
## Documentation
Full documentation - including advanced installation docs - are available online at [http://dokku.viewdocs.io/dokku/](http://dokku.viewdocs.io/dokku/).
## Support
You can use [Github Issues](https://github.com/dokku/dokku/issues), check [Troubleshooting](http://dokku.viewdocs.io/dokku/getting-started/troubleshooting/) in the documentation, or join us on [freenode in #dokku](https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=%23dokku).
## Contribution
After checking [Github Issues](https://github.com/dokku/dokku/issues), the [Troubleshooting Guide](http://dokku.viewdocs.io/dokku/getting-started/troubleshooting/) or having a chat with us on [freenode in #dokku](https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=%23dokku), feel free to fork and create a Pull Request.
While we may not merge your PR as is, they serve to start conversations and improve the general Dokku experience for all users.
## License
[MIT License](https://github.com/dokku/dokku/blob/master/LICENSE) © Jeff Lindsay