> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Using Podman with Blink Self-Hosted Runner

> This section contains instructions about how to use Podman with Blink Self-Hosted Runner

## Overview

The self-hosted Blink runner traditionally supports Docker. However, with a few modifications, you can use Podman as well. This guide outlines the necessary steps to configure Podman for use with The self-hosted Blink runner.

## Prerequisites

Ensure you have Podman installed on your system. If not, you can install it using your package manager.

## Steps to Enable Podman Support

### 1. Enable Podman Socket

Verify if the Podman socket is enabled by checking for the file ` /run/user/$UID/podman/podman.sock.`

```bash theme={"dark"}
ls /run/user/$UID/podman/podman.sock
```

If the file does not exist, you need to enable the Podman socket:

```bash theme={"dark"}
systemctl --user start podman.socket
```

### 2. Modify the Docker Command

The Blink UI generates a `docker run` command for the Self-Hosted Runner. To use Podman instead, make the following changes to the command:

1. Change the volume mapping:

* From: `-v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock`
* To: `-v /run/podman/podman.sock:/var/run/docker.sock`

2. Change the following:

* Replace: `--add-host "host.docker.internal:host-gateway"`
* With: `-e DOCKER_HOST_MACHINE=host.containers.internal`

**The Original Docker Command:**

```bash theme={"dark"}
docker run -d --name blink-runner -e CTRL_URL=<TENANT_DOMAIN> --restart unless-stopped -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock --add-host "host.docker.internal:host-gateway" blinkops/blink-runner:<RUNNER_VERSION> ./blink-runner -auth <TOKEN>
```

**The Adjusted Podman Command**

```bash theme={"dark"}
podman run -d --name blink-runner -e CTRL_URL=<TENANT_DOMAIN> --restart unless-stopped -v /run/podman/podman.sock:/var/run/docker.sock -e DOCKER_HOST_MACHINE=host.containers.internal blinkops/blink-runner:<RUNNER_VERSION> ./blink-runner -auth <TOKEN>
```

### 3. Run the Adjusted Podman Command

Execute the **adjusted** `podman run` command in your terminal.

## Conclusion

With these adjustments, you can successfully use Podman as the container runtime for The self-hosted Blink runner. If you encounter any issues, ensure all steps are followed correctly and that your system meets all prerequisites.