# Docker Setup
If you need to set up Listmonk using Docker, you can use the included Docker Compose configuration.
## Quick Docker Setup
1. **Use the provided Docker Compose file:**
```bash
# Copy the compose file to your desired location
cp docs/listmonk-docker-compose.yml docker-compose.yml
```
2. **Start Listmonk:**
```bash
docker-compose up -d
```
3. **Access Listmonk:**
- Open http://localhost:9000
- Follow the setup wizard
- Create an admin user
- Go to Settings → Users to create API credentials
## Docker Compose Configuration
The provided configuration includes:
- **Listmonk**: Newsletter management application
- **PostgreSQL**: Database backend
- **Persistent volumes**: For data retention
- **Environment variables**: Pre-configured for development
## API Setup
After Listmonk is running:
1. Access the admin panel at http://localhost:9000
2. Go to Settings → Users
3. Create a new API user with appropriate permissions
4. Generate an API token
5. Use these credentials in your MCP configuration
## Production Considerations
For production deployment:
- Change default passwords
- Use proper SSL certificates
- Configure proper backup strategies
- Review security settings
- Use environment-specific configuration files
