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@@ -31,10 +31,10 @@ To run it in docker -- recommended
 2. From your shell: create a directory, it is recommended that you give it a relevant name
 3. Go into that directory and use `git clone https://github.com/raynormast/fake-firehose.git`
 4. Go into the created directory: `cd fake-firehose`
-5. `docker build -t fakefirehose .`
+5. `sudo docker build -t fakefirehose .`
 6. Edit your `docker-compose.yml` file as needed. **The biggest thing** is to watch the volumes. It is _highly_ recommended that you keep your data directory in the parent directory, and NOT the directory the git repo is in.
 7. Edit your `.env.production` file. The file is fairly well commented.
-8. Run `docker compose -f docker-compose.yml`
+8. Run `sudo docker compose -f docker-compose.yml`
 
 The entire thing should look something like:
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