# Installation

**URL:** https://community.kinsta.com/c/devkinsta/installation/5.md?page=1

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## [Doesn't build site on install or connect to existing dbs](https://community.kinsta.com/t/doesnt-build-site-on-install-or-connect-to-existing-dbs/3184)

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**Author:** [@ktowndown](https://community.kinsta.com/u/ktowndown)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 2:45am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/doesnt-build-site-on-install-or-connect-to-existing-dbs/3184 "2024-03-22T02:45:34Z")

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Created a new site in dev kinsta, immedately greeted with 403 forbidden nginx error. Go to look at the files in public and it’s an empty directory. No WP installed, no nothing. blank folder. I have other Kinsta live sit…

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## [Installation of DevKinsta on Windows 11](https://community.kinsta.com/t/installation-of-devkinsta-on-windows-11/2321)

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**Author:** [@Turbochip](https://community.kinsta.com/u/Turbochip)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 3:42am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/installation-of-devkinsta-on-windows-11/2321 "2024-03-01T03:42:23Z")

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I am trying to figure out a way to install DevKinsta, everytime that I try it keeps getting blocked by UAC

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## [Install Node and Gulp](https://community.kinsta.com/t/install-node-and-gulp/2804)

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**Author:** [@adriaan.wakefield](https://community.kinsta.com/u/adriaan.wakefield)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/install-node-and-gulp/2804 "2023-12-06T18:56:33Z")

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Hi, I already have NPM and Gulp installed in Windows for a different repo I work on - and I think somehow this is not allowing me to install Gulp in my Docker instance created by DevKinsta - I am also attempting to use ‘…

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## [Switch to a remote/local database](https://community.kinsta.com/t/switch-to-a-remote-local-database/2751)

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**Author:** [@Rosalito\_Udtohan](https://community.kinsta.com/u/Rosalito_Udtohan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2023, 3:05am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/switch-to-a-remote-local-database/2751 "2023-11-21T03:05:07Z")

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I know that devkinsta will create it’s own instance of the database for us to work. But I want to switch to another database that is hosted locally on my machine (http://localhost/phpmyadmin) Current: Devkinsta uses Adm…

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## [Keep prompting to install docker](https://community.kinsta.com/t/keep-prompting-to-install-docker/2279)

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**Author:** [@salonglong](https://community.kinsta.com/u/salonglong)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 12:23am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/keep-prompting-to-install-docker/2279 "2023-11-14T00:23:01Z")

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In the macos system, Docker has been installed and enabled. After DevKinsta is enabled, it prompts: To use DevKinsta, download and install Docker on your computer. Which friend knows how to solve it? Thanks!

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## [DevKinsta Says I Need To Install Docker But It's Installed](https://community.kinsta.com/t/devkinsta-says-i-need-to-install-docker-but-its-installed/2573)

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**Author:** [@tmm](https://community.kinsta.com/u/tmm)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 2:48am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/devkinsta-says-i-need-to-install-docker-but-its-installed/2573 "2023-10-16T02:48:50Z")

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I have a 2021 M1 Pro MacBook Pro, and when trying to run DevKinsta, I am stuck on the “Install Docker” screen. I have made sure to download the correct version of Docker and DevKinsta, but I am getting this message. I ha…

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## [Can't install on Windows 11](https://community.kinsta.com/t/cant-install-on-windows-11/2551)

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**Author:** [@WPDev\_Studio](https://community.kinsta.com/u/WPDev_Studio)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 4:22am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/cant-install-on-windows-11/2551 "2023-09-27T04:22:33Z")

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Hi, Same issue reported here: Installation of DevKinsta on Windows 11 But the above ticket hasn’t been properly solved. Basically, I find it impossible to install the app on Windows 11, not even with command prompt (t…

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## [DK0029 - Can’t create mysql dump issue](https://community.kinsta.com/t/dk0029-can-t-create-mysql-dump-issue/1799)

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**Author:** [@Busiere](https://community.kinsta.com/u/Busiere)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2023, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/dk0029-can-t-create-mysql-dump-issue/1799 "2023-01-04T12:12:28Z")

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Hello ! I also have issue when i want to import a staging site from Kinsta into Dev Kinsta. It’s the first time i try Dev Kinsta. The error code is : DK0029 - Can’t create mysql dump The error logs are : Error - DK…

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## [Error DK0006 Failed to download images](https://community.kinsta.com/t/error-dk0006-failed-to-download-images/2457)

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**Author:** [@Jim\_Hockless](https://community.kinsta.com/u/Jim_Hockless)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 11:25am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/error-dk0006-failed-to-download-images/2457 "2023-08-24T11:25:24Z")

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I have the latest version of Docker and I downloaded an earlier version of Kinsta as I couldn’t get past error DK0083 Volume path not supported. I have stable, good internet connection and I have restarted devkinsta and…

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## [devKinsta Will Not Launch / Hangs on DK0006 Error](https://community.kinsta.com/t/devkinsta-will-not-launch-hangs-on-dk0006-error/2410)

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**Author:** [@thatdevinguy](https://community.kinsta.com/u/thatdevinguy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 12:25am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/devkinsta-will-not-launch-hangs-on-dk0006-error/2410 "2023-08-08T00:25:25Z")

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Just installed Docker and devKinsta on an M1 Max running machine (using Apple chipcode for each installer). devKinsta will not launch, hanging on the “Couldn’t download docker images” error. Uninstalled and reinstalled (…

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## [Docker Downloaded, But want open to install. Its saying corrupt](https://community.kinsta.com/t/docker-downloaded-but-want-open-to-install-its-saying-corrupt/2406)

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**Author:** [@Branden\_Cooper](https://community.kinsta.com/u/Branden_Cooper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 8:54am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/docker-downloaded-but-want-open-to-install-its-saying-corrupt/2406 "2023-08-07T08:54:51Z")

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I have DevKinsta and Docker downloaded. Docker want open. Its saying corrupt Image. Not sure whats the issue.

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## [WordPress Installation Folder Is Empty After Creating New Site](https://community.kinsta.com/t/wordpress-installation-folder-is-empty-after-creating-new-site/2294)

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**Author:** [@Chevas](https://community.kinsta.com/u/Chevas)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 2:47am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/wordpress-installation-folder-is-empty-after-creating-new-site/2294 "2023-06-12T02:47:40Z")

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Running Windows 11 Running Docker: 4.20.1 Running DevKinsta: 2.11.0 Just uninstalled DevKinsta and Docker. Rebooted Reinstalled DevKinsta Reinstalled Docker (natively, not through DevKinsta) I did NOT perform “cle…

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## [Devkinsta does not work after laptop reset](https://community.kinsta.com/t/devkinsta-does-not-work-after-laptop-reset/2276)

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**Author:** [@jcqlntbr](https://community.kinsta.com/u/jcqlntbr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 7:07am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/devkinsta-does-not-work-after-laptop-reset/2276 "2023-05-25T07:07:22Z")

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Q: Date/Time this occurred (Provide your time zone also) A: 6:00 PM MNL time +8:00 until now Q: DevKinsta Version A: 2.10.0 Q: OS Version A: MAC Ventura 13.3.1 Q: Docker Desktop Version A: 4.19.0 (106363). Q: Wer…

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## [Getting Error "Publisher Undefined"](https://community.kinsta.com/t/getting-error-publisher-undefined/2269)

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**Author:** [@thehungrybird](https://community.kinsta.com/u/thehungrybird)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2023, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/getting-error-publisher-undefined/2269 "2023-05-22T12:12:56Z")

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Getting Error “Publisher Undefined” when installing the new version on DevKinsta on Windows.

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## [Cannot Run DevKinsta Without Root Docker](https://community.kinsta.com/t/cannot-run-devkinsta-without-root-docker/2261)

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**Author:** [@sleadership](https://community.kinsta.com/u/sleadership)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 3:31am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/cannot-run-devkinsta-without-root-docker/2261 "2023-05-16T03:31:52Z")

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Hello, I have spent about 6 hours trying to install DevKinsta on a ubuntu instance and it keeps going in circles. The issue I am running into is DevKinsta is always trying to use the root docker instance, even if it is…

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## [DK0006 - Docker broke after updating macOS 13.3.1 (a)](https://community.kinsta.com/t/dk0006-docker-broke-after-updating-macos-13-3-1-a/2259)

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**Author:** [@monofrio](https://community.kinsta.com/u/monofrio)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/dk0006-docker-broke-after-updating-macos-13-3-1-a/2259 "2023-05-12T17:39:48Z")

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I had updated my OS and it broke docker and had to delete it. I removed all the images and deleted everything for myKinsta following your docs (Uninstall DevKinsta - Kinsta®). when trying to install and setup I keep get…

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## [Fatal error on get\_option after cloning site from MyKinsta](https://community.kinsta.com/t/fatal-error-on-get-option-after-cloning-site-from-mykinsta/2257)

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**Author:** [@yedidel](https://community.kinsta.com/u/yedidel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/fatal-error-on-get-option-after-cloning-site-from-mykinsta/2257 "2023-05-10T16:01:27Z")

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Hello I have installed DevKinsta and pulled the live site from MyKinsta (that is running there properly). When trying to load the site, I get the following error: This error shows up when trying to access site on loc…

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## [Unable to use DevKinsta](https://community.kinsta.com/t/unable-to-use-devkinsta/2217)

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**Author:** [@Aporia](https://community.kinsta.com/u/Aporia)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 5:26am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/unable-to-use-devkinsta/2217 "2023-04-20T05:26:16Z")

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I have tried to pull one of my sites, and it keeps failing around 33%. The log indicates that it is attempting to download wordpress, but not succeeding. I also tried to to create site from a backup and it says it canno…

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## [Cant install DevKinsta on m1 mac](https://community.kinsta.com/t/cant-install-devkinsta-on-m1-mac/2160)

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**Author:** [@Leooowww](https://community.kinsta.com/u/Leooowww)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/cant-install-devkinsta-on-m1-mac/2160 "2023-04-12T13:34:09Z")

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Hello, I have a big problem, impossible to make dev kinsta work. I tried everything, the m1 version, the rosetta version of dev kinsta. Then I tried docker version 3.10.1, the most recent version, the rosetta version. …

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## [Error DK0009 Can't start docker container](https://community.kinsta.com/t/error-dk0009-cant-start-docker-container/1207)

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**Author:** [@DrByte](https://community.kinsta.com/u/DrByte)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 3:07am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/error-dk0009-cant-start-docker-container/1207 "2023-04-12T03:07:38Z")

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Docker installed devkinsta hangs

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## [Windows Install DK0006 error](https://community.kinsta.com/t/windows-install-dk0006-error/2174)

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**Author:** [@cybermarkbrandon](https://community.kinsta.com/u/cybermarkbrandon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/windows-install-dk0006-error/2174 "2023-03-28T21:07:32Z")

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I have read everything in these forums and it appears to be a common theme. However, I am still getting this error and have restarted and reinstalled more times than I can count on both hands. I am at a total loss.

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## [DK0005 - Impossible de créer des conteneurs docker](https://community.kinsta.com/t/dk0005-impossible-de-creer-des-conteneurs-docker/2154)

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**Author:** [@Kevin\_NOCHELSKI](https://community.kinsta.com/u/Kevin_NOCHELSKI)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/dk0005-impossible-de-creer-des-conteneurs-docker/2154 "2023-03-20T03:29:00Z")

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Bonjour, Je rencontre des difficultés pour installer DevKinsta. En effet, le processus parvient à installer 3 conteneurs sur Docker. Puis plante avec ce message : “DK0005 - Impossible de créer des conteneurs docker” …

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## [Devkinsta stopped working after upgrading my mac to Ventura 13.2.1](https://community.kinsta.com/t/devkinsta-stopped-working-after-upgrading-my-mac-to-ventura-13-2-1/2132)

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**Author:** [@kn.naresh](https://community.kinsta.com/u/kn.naresh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 7:29am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/devkinsta-stopped-working-after-upgrading-my-mac-to-ventura-13-2-1/2132 "2023-03-08T07:29:59Z")

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My devkinsta stopped working after upgrading my mac to Ventura 13.2.1 (22D68) I tried reinstalling dev kinsta and after launching docker it gives an error “DK0006 Couldn’t download docker image”. It was working before …

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## [Issue importing site into DevKinsta](https://community.kinsta.com/t/issue-importing-site-into-devkinsta/2126)

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**Author:** [@didierbignoux](https://community.kinsta.com/u/didierbignoux)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 8:10am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/issue-importing-site-into-devkinsta/2126 "2023-03-07T08:10:05Z")

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I’m having trouble importing my site from MyKinsta into DevKinsta. After logging in, the import page is empty and I’m unable to select my site to import. I’ve already tried logging out and back in, as well as clearing my…

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## [403 Forbidden after updating host file for localsite](https://community.kinsta.com/t/403-forbidden-after-updating-host-file-for-localsite/2093)

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**Author:** [@Dan\_B](https://community.kinsta.com/u/Dan_B)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 1:57am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/403-forbidden-after-updating-host-file-for-localsite/2093 "2023-03-03T01:57:46Z")

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I just installed DevKinsta. I’m trying to work through things for the first time. I have yet to see the WP-Admin page. I have added my local site domain to my windows Hostfile and that cleared one error. WP Admin is …

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## [Unable to connect admin account](https://community.kinsta.com/t/unable-to-connect-admin-account/2080)

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**Author:** [@ZenmonDrops](https://community.kinsta.com/u/ZenmonDrops)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/unable-to-connect-admin-account/2080 "2023-02-24T16:38:06Z")

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Hello, i’ve migrated my kinsta website into devkinsta for some dev reason and after the process i connect to the admin account from the original website and nothing show it says that my credentials are wrong but they are…

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## [DK0004 error in Pop!\_OS 22.04 LTS](https://community.kinsta.com/t/dk0004-error-in-pop-os-22-04-lts/2049)

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**Author:** [@Venkatramani\_R](https://community.kinsta.com/u/Venkatramani_R)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 12:27am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/dk0004-error-in-pop-os-22-04-lts/2049 "2023-02-07T00:27:24Z")

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DK0004 error in Pop!\_OS 22.04 LTS I have successfully installed Docker Engine and made it auto start on login. Still seeing this DK0004 error - Couldn’t start Docker. Please try to start Docker manually. Please not…

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## [DevKinsta Super slow](https://community.kinsta.com/t/devkinsta-super-slow/1402)

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**Author:** [@kebecweb](https://community.kinsta.com/u/kebecweb)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/devkinsta-super-slow/1402 "2023-02-06T15:28:49Z")

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Hello. We have installed DevKinsta on a Windows 11 Home with an I7 processor. We chose to install with docker. We have a production website that we want to install locally. The database is quite big and the website al…

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## [Error DK0006 on Win10 Pro](https://community.kinsta.com/t/error-dk0006-on-win10-pro/2035)

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**Author:** [@helplessduck](https://community.kinsta.com/u/helplessduck)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 4:54am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/error-dk0006-on-win10-pro/2035 "2023-02-06T04:54:00Z")

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Hello, I’m getting the DK0006 error persistently after a fresh install. I’ve checked the other threads and they’re either for Mac or the solutions offered haven’t worked for me. Windows 10 Pro Build 19044 x64 Intel i7-…

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## [Can I link multiple Kinsta accounts to DevKinsta?](https://community.kinsta.com/t/can-i-link-multiple-kinsta-accounts-to-devkinsta/2032)

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**Author:** [@jdgcss](https://community.kinsta.com/u/jdgcss)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 11:40am UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/can-i-link-multiple-kinsta-accounts-to-devkinsta/2032 "2023-01-27T11:40:20Z")

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I use Kinsta for about 30 websites all hosted under my own Kinsta account but I have a new client that will have their own Kinsta account. I can’t see a way to add two accounts to DevKinsta for creating local dev versio…

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