portainer-docs/start/install

Install Portainer BE

{% hint style="info" %} These installation instructions are for Portainer Business Edition (BE). For Portainer Community Edition (CE) refer to the CE install documentation. {% endhint %}

Portainer Business Edition is straightforward to install. There are two options: installing new or adding an environment to an existing installation.

For a detailed, step-by-step guide to setting up Portainer for production, have a look at our Best Practice Install Guide in the Portainer Academy.

{% hint style="info" %} If you haven't already, please check that your environments meet our requirements before proceeding. {% endhint %}

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