diff --git a/HOW_TO_RUN.md b/HOW_TO_RUN.md
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+++ b/HOW_TO_RUN.md
@@ -0,0 +1,68 @@
+# How to run the validator
+
+#### There are two ways about it -
+
+1.  **Using Docker**
+    To Deploy the validator using docker, you need to have docker installed on your machine. If you don't have docker installed, you can download it from [here](https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/).
+
+    Follow these steps to deploy the validator using docker:
+
+    - pull the docker image from ghcr.io
+
+    ```bash
+    docker pull ghcr.io/xp-network/decentralized-bridge-validator:main
+    ```
+
+    - initialize the database and the secrets.json file
+
+    ```bash
+    touch validator.db
+    touch secrets.json
+    ```
+
+    - create a .env file and add the environment variables
+
+    ```bash
+    cp .env.example .env
+    ```
+
+    - run the docker container
+
+    ```bash
+    docker run -d -v $(pwd)/secrets.json:/app/secrets.json -v $(pwd)/.env:/app/.env -v $(pwd)/validator.db:/app/validator.db ghcr.io/xp-network/decentralized-bridge-validator:main
+    ```
+
+2.  **Local Deployment**
+    To deploy the validator locally, you need to have nodejs installed on your machine. If you don't have nodejs installed, you can download it from [here](https://nodejs.org/en/download/).
+
+    Follow these steps to deploy the validator locally:
+
+    - clone the repository
+
+    ```bash
+    git clone https://github.com/XP-NETWORK/decentralized-bridge-validator -b main validator
+    ```
+
+    - enter the directory
+
+    ```bash
+    cd validator
+    ```
+
+    - install the dependencies
+
+    ```bash
+    yarn
+    ```
+
+    - create a .env file and add the environment variables
+
+    ```bash
+    cp .env.example .env
+    ```
+
+    - start the validator
+
+    ```bash
+    yarn dev
+    ```
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -10,41 +10,9 @@ This project aims to create a decentralized bridge that facilitates the transfer
 - **Configurable Chain Support**: Easily add support for new blockchain networks through configurable chain implementations.
 - **Automated Build and Formatting**: Streamlined development process with automated build and code formatting scripts.
 
-## Getting Started
-
-Follow these steps to get the project up and running on your local machine:
-
-1. **Clone the Repository**: 
-```shell
-git clone https://github.com/XP-NETWORK/decentralized-bridge-validator.git
-```
-2. **Install Dependencies**: 
-```shell
-cd decentralized-bridge-validator
-yarn
-```
-3. **Build the Project**: 
-```shell
-yarn build
-```
-4. **Configure Secrets**: 
-Update the `secrets.example.json` file with your private keys, addresses, and other sensitive information, then rename it to `secrets.json`.
-5. **Running the project**: 
-    
-    *for dev enviroment*
-    ```shell
-    yarn dev
-    ```
-    *for prod enviroment*
-    ```shell
-    node dist/index.js
-    ```
-    Use the --testnet flag to run the project on the testnet environment.
-
-
-
-
+## How to run
 
+Follow these steps mentioned in the [HOW_TO_RUN.md](HOW_TO_RUN.md) file to run the project.
 
 
 ## Project Structure