> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.crosswatch.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.crosswatch.app/getting-started/installation.md).

# Installation

Choose the install path that fits your environment.

CrossWatch supports standard Docker setups and Unraid Community Apps.

### Install paths

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#### Installation

Use this for standard Docker, Docker Compose, Portainer, or NAS container UIs.

[View Installation](/getting-started/installation/docker-setup.md)
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#### Unraid Apps

Use this if you install CrossWatch from the Unraid Community Apps catalog.

[View Unraid Apps](/getting-started/installation/unraid-apps.md)
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### Quick guidance

Pick **Installation** if you want full control over volumes, ports, and runtime settings.

Pick **Unraid Apps** if you want the Unraid template to prefill the container basics.

After install, continue with [First-time setup](/getting-started/first-time-setup.md).


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