# Ubuntu Server Follow these instructions to install Steam Headless on Ubuntu Server. > __Note__ > > This assumes that your Ubuntu Server has not be configured to run any desktop environment! > > This will not work with Ubuntu Desktop. ## INSTALL DOCKER: Install docker-ce to your Ubuntu server following the [official instrctions](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/ubuntu/). Ensure you install the `docker-compose-plugin` mentioned within these instructions ## CONFIGURE DOCKER COMPOSE: Once you have installed docker, follow the [Compose Files](./docker-compose.md) section and select the right configuration file for your hardware.