diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d901f019f..d34088051 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -5,8 +5,8 @@ AliasVault is a privacy-first password and email alias manager. Create unique id
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- 
-<a href="https://app.aliasvault.net">Try the cloud version 🔥</a> | <a href="https://aliasvault.net?utm_source=gh-readme">Website </a> | <a href="https://docs.aliasvault.net?utm_source=gh-readme">Documentation </a> | <a href="#self-hosting">Self-host instructions</a> 
+
+<a href="https://app.aliasvault.net">Try the cloud version 🔥</a> | <a href="https://aliasvault.net?utm_source=gh-readme">Website </a> | <a href="https://docs.aliasvault.net?utm_source=gh-readme">Documentation </a> | <a href="#self-hosting">Self-host instructions</a>
 
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@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Built on 15 years of experience, AliasVault is independent, open-source, self-ho
 ## Cloud-hosted
 Use the official cloud version of AliasVault at [app.aliasvault.net](https://app.aliasvault.net). This fully supported platform is always up to date with our latest release.
 
-AliasVault is available on: 
+AliasVault is available on:
 - [Web (universal)](https://app.aliasvault.net)
 - [Chrome](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/aliasvault/bmoggiinmnodjphdjnmpcnlleamkfedj)
 - [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/aliasvault/)
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ This method uses pre-built Docker images and works on minimal hardware specifica
 - 1 vCPU
 - 1GB RAM
 - 16GB disk space
-- Docker installed
+- Docker (20.10+) and Docker Compose (2.0+)
 
 ```bash
 # Download install script from latest stable release
diff --git a/docs/installation/advanced/manual-setup.md b/docs/installation/advanced/manual-setup.md
index 08e927534..fdd1c290d 100644
--- a/docs/installation/advanced/manual-setup.md
+++ b/docs/installation/advanced/manual-setup.md
@@ -10,7 +10,8 @@ nav_order: 1
 If you prefer to manually set up AliasVault instead of using the `install.sh` script, this README provides step-by-step instructions.
 
 **Prerequisities:**
-- Docker and Docker Compose installed on your system
+- Docker (20.10+) and Docker Compose (2.0+) installed on your system
+  - See instructions: [https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/)
 - Knowledge of working with direct Docker commands
 - Knowledge of .env files
 - OpenSSL for generating random passwords
diff --git a/docs/installation/install.md b/docs/installation/install.md
index 8a97dbdc9..af8c8661e 100644
--- a/docs/installation/install.md
+++ b/docs/installation/install.md
@@ -22,7 +22,10 @@ To get AliasVault up and running quickly, run the install script to pull pre-bui
 - 1 vCPU
 - 1GB RAM
 - 16GB disk space
-- Docker installed
+- Docker
+  - Docker CE (minimum version 20.10)
+  - Docker Compose (minimum version 2.0)
+  - Refer to the official installation instructions: [https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/)
 
 ### Installation steps
 1. Download the install script to a directory of your choice. All AliasVault files and directories will be created in this directory.
@@ -46,7 +49,7 @@ chmod +x install.sh
   - Client: `https://localhost`
   - Admin: `https://localhost/admin`
 
-> Note: if you do not wish to run the `install.sh` wizard but want to use Docker commands directly, follow the [manual setup guide](advanced/manual-setup.md). We do however encourage the use of `install.sh` as it will guide you through all configuration steps and allow for easy updating your AliasVault instance later.
+> Note: if you do not wish to run the `install.sh` wizard but want to use Docker commands directly, follow the [manual setup guide](advanced/manual-setup.md). We do however encourage the use of `install.sh` as it will guide you through all configuration steps and allow you to easily update your AliasVault instance later.
 
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