How to Install Docker Compose on Ubuntu (Linux) | Complete Step-by-Step Guide
In this beginner-friendly tutorial, you’ll learn **how to install Docker Compose on Ubuntu Linux** using the simplest and most reliable methods. Whether you're working with multi-container applications, Docker-based development, or managing services like Nginx, Redis, MySQL, or Django/Flask apps — Docker Compose is an essential tool, and this guide helps you install it correctly on your Ubuntu system.
This video covers **Docker Compose v2**, the latest and recommended version maintained by Docker. By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to install, verify, and use Docker Compose with ease.
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### ⭐ What You Will Learn
✔ What Docker Compose is
✔ How Docker Compose works with multi-container apps
✔ How to install Docker Compose using the official Docker method
✔ How to verify your Docker Compose installation
✔ How to create and run a `docker-compose.yml` file
✔ How to check Compose version and plugin installation
✔ How to fix common Docker Compose installation issues
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### 📌 Steps Covered in This Tutorial
#### **1. Prerequisites**
* Ensure Docker Engine is already installed
* Update your Ubuntu system
#### **2. Install Docker Compose Plugin (Recommended)**
Learn how to install Compose v2 using the official Docker repository.
This includes:
* Installing the `docker-compose-plugin` package
* Enabling Docker Compose as a plugin (`docker compose` command)
#### **3. Verify Installatio
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