Starting with a Docker Image

The latest versions of Liferay are available as Docker images on Docker Hub. They’re in two categories:

Follow the steps below to download, launch, and begin touring the latest releases of Liferay.

Important

Don’t have Docker? Go here first: https://docs.docker.com/get-started/get-docker

Get Started with Liferay Portal

Liferay Portal is the open source and community supported platform for building compelling and flexible web experiences.

Start a new Liferay Portal instance by running
```
docker run -it -m 8g -p 8080:8080 liferay/portal:7.4.3.132-ga132
```
Tip

Wait until you see org.apache.catalina.startup.Catalina.start Server startup in [x] milliseconds to indicate startup completion.
Sign in to Liferay at <http://localhost:8080> using the email address test@liferay.com and the password test.
When prompted, change your password (e.g. learn) and click Save.

Warning

In a production environment, you should not use the default admin account. Instead, create admin accounts specific to your business.

Get Started With Liferay DXP

Liferay DXP is the commercially supported and enterprise ready platform used around the world, built on the foundation of Liferay Portal. Starting with the Docker image is simple and includes a trial license.

Start a new Liferay DXP instance by running

docker run -it -m 8g -p 8080:8080 liferay/dxp:2025.q1.6-lts

Sign into Liferay at <http://localhost:8080> using the email address test@liferay.com and the password test.
When prompted, change your password (e.g. learn) and click Save.