Running TYPO3 in Docker

This section explains how to run TYPO3 in Docker-based environments for local development and testing.

We provide step-by-step guides for:

• Using plain Docker commands
• Running TYPO3 with Docker Compose

Many TYPO3 projects use DDEV for development, which automates Docker setup and configuration. This section helps you understand the underlying processes that DDEV manages for you, such as container creation, service networking, volume mounting, and port mapping.

If you are new to Docker, we recommend starting with the plain Docker setup first. It explains each step manually and helps you understand how containers, networking, and volumes work. Once you are familiar with these concepts, the Docker Compose setup will be easier to follow and you will better understand what it automates.

These examples help you understand how TYPO3 works in containers. They are intended for local use and not recommended for production as-is.

For an overview of production-related considerations, see Using Docker in production.