diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1729e6b..3c6bbc6 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -3,6 +3,9 @@ secmsg
 
 toy encrypted messenger
 
+to build: docker build -t secmsg .
+to run: docker run --expose 5000 --network="host" secmsg
+
 license
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