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title: Using Docker to deploy PingCentral
description: Instructions for using Docker to deploy PingCentral.
component: pingcentral
version: 3.1.1
page_id: pingcentral:pingcentral_for_iam_administrators:pingcentral_installing_configuring/pingcentral_docker
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingcentral/3.1.1/pingcentral_for_iam_administrators/pingcentral_installing_configuring/pingcentral_docker.html
revdate: October 9, 2025
section_ids:
  before-you-begin: Before you begin
  steps: Steps
---

# Using Docker to deploy PingCentral

Preconfigured Docker images of PingCentral are available in Docker containers on [Docker Hub](https://hub.docker.com/r/pingidentity/pingcentral/tags). Each container provides a complete working instance of an application that is available to use immediately after it is deployed.

## Before you begin

Ensure that you have up-to-date tools and applications installed:

* [Docker CE for Windows](https://docs.docker.com/install.html) or [Docker for macOS](https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-mac/install/)

* [Docker Compose](https://docs.docker.com/compose/install/)

* [Git](https://git-scm.com/downloads)

To ensure you are using appropriate versions of Docker, see [System requirements and supported configurations](../pingcentral_system_requirements/pingcentral_system_requirements.html).

## Steps

1. When you are ready, deploy PingCentral by completing one of these tasks:

   * [Register for the DevOps program](https://devops.pingidentity.com/how-to/devopsRegistration/) to obtain a DevOps username and key.

   * Use an existing product license. For instructions, see [Use existing licenses](https://devops.pingidentity.com/how-to/existingLicense/).

2. Set up your server profile.

   For instructions, see the [Deployment](https://devops.pingidentity.com/how-to/containerAnatomy/) instructions on the [PingIdentity DevOps](https://devops.pingidentity.com/) site. The [PingCentral Docker image](https://devops.pingidentity.com/docker-images/pingcentral/) is also available on this site.