| description | This page covers how to install Nails and get up and running. |
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To set up a new Nails project use the Command Line Tool to install the app skeleton and dependencies into an empty directory
# Create an empty working directory
make ~/my-project
cd ~/my-project
# Install Nails
nails new:project{% hint style="info" %}
By default the Docker Environment will be used. If you do not wish to use this then pass the --no-docker flag.
{% endhint %}
Once installed, executing make up will build the project and install dependencies. Once up and running you can navigate to https://localhost in your browser where you will see the Nails welcome screen.
{% hint style="warning" %} You will likely encounter SSL errors when you visit the URL. This is due to the Docker environment using a self-signed SSL certificate, which is considered insecure.
Read more about this behaviour, and how to trust the certificate on the Nails Docker Environment docs. {% endhint %}