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 * To use https instead of http, add `-e PULP_HTTPS=true` Also change `--publish 8080:80` to `--publish 8080:443`
 
+* Refer to plugin settings documentation for more before spinning up the container. For instance, the Pulp Container plugin [requires key pair generation](https://pulpproject.org/pulp_container/docs/admin/learn/authentication/). Additionally, run `pulpcore-manager check --deploy` inside the container when using Pulp in a deployment setting.
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 ## Podman or Docker Compose