diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index 26cb140..4336419 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -9,7 +9,8 @@ NEXTAUTH_SECRET=your-secret-key-here-please-change-in-production
 AUTH_SECRET=your-secret-key-here-please-change-in-production
 
 # Web Push Notifications (VAPID)
-# Generate keys with: npm run vapid:generate
+# Generate keys with: npx web-push generate-vapid-keys
+# Or in Docker: docker run --rm -it node:20-slim sh -c "npm install -g web-push && web-push generate-vapid-keys"
 VAPID_PUBLIC_KEY=your-vapid-public-key-here
 VAPID_PRIVATE_KEY=your-vapid-private-key-here
 VAPID_SUBJECT=mailto:your-email@example.com
diff --git a/DOCKER_PUSH_NOTIFICATIONS_SETUP.md b/DOCKER_PUSH_NOTIFICATIONS_SETUP.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4707d8b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/DOCKER_PUSH_NOTIFICATIONS_SETUP.md
@@ -0,0 +1,115 @@
+# Push Notifications Setup for Docker
+
+## Quick Setup (3 Steps)
+
+### Step 1: Generate VAPID Keys
+
+Run this **on your host machine** (not in Docker):
+
+```bash
+npx web-push generate-vapid-keys
+```
+
+Or if you prefer, you can run it in a temporary container:
+
+```bash
+docker run --rm -it node:20-slim sh -c "npm install -g web-push && web-push generate-vapid-keys"
+```
+
+This will output:
+```
+=======================================
+Public Key:
+BNxxx...
+
+Private Key:
+xxx...
+=======================================
+```
+
+### Step 2: Add Keys to .env File
+
+Add these three lines to your `.env` file:
+
+```env
+VAPID_PUBLIC_KEY=BNxxx...
+VAPID_PRIVATE_KEY=xxx...
+VAPID_SUBJECT=mailto:your-email@example.com
+```
+
+⚠️ **Important**: 
+- Replace `BNxxx...` with your actual public key
+- Replace `xxx...` with your actual private key
+- Replace `your-email@example.com` with your actual email
+- Keep the VAPID_PRIVATE_KEY secret!
+
+### Step 3: Update Database Schema
+
+Run this to add the PushSubscription table:
+
+```bash
+docker-compose exec app npx prisma db push
+```
+
+Or if your containers aren't running yet:
+
+```bash
+docker-compose up -d
+docker-compose exec app npx prisma db push
+```
+
+### Step 4: Rebuild and Restart
+
+```bash
+docker-compose down
+docker-compose up --build
+```
+
+## That's It!
+
+Your app now has push notifications enabled! When users open the app:
+- After 3 seconds, they'll see a notification prompt
+- They can enable notifications with one click
+- Notifications will be sent automatically for list events
+
+## Verify It's Working
+
+1. Open your app at `http://localhost:3500`
+2. Log in
+3. Wait 3 seconds for the notification prompt
+4. Click "Enable Notifications"
+5. Open another browser/incognito window
+6. Log in as a different user
+7. Add an item to a shared list
+8. See the notification in the first browser!
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### "Push notifications not configured" error
+- Make sure VAPID keys are in `.env`
+- Make sure you rebuilt the containers: `docker-compose up --build`
+- Check logs: `docker-compose logs app`
+
+### Database table missing
+- Run: `docker-compose exec app npx prisma db push`
+- Check if it succeeded: `docker-compose exec app npx prisma studio`
+
+### Environment variables not loading
+- Make sure `.env` is in the same directory as `docker-compose.yml`
+- Restart containers: `docker-compose restart`
+- Check if variables are loaded: `docker-compose exec app env | grep VAPID`
+
+## Docker-Specific Notes
+
+- The `web-push` package is automatically installed during `docker-compose up --build`
+- VAPID keys are loaded from your `.env` file into the container
+- The database schema update must be run inside the container
+- All notification functionality works the same in Docker as locally
+
+## Production Deployment
+
+For production:
+1. Generate production VAPID keys (different from dev)
+2. Add them to your production environment variables
+3. Run `npx prisma db push` in production container
+4. Ensure your production URL uses HTTPS (required for push notifications)
diff --git a/PUSH_NOTIFICATIONS_DOCKER_CHECKLIST.md b/PUSH_NOTIFICATIONS_DOCKER_CHECKLIST.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a323c50
--- /dev/null
+++ b/PUSH_NOTIFICATIONS_DOCKER_CHECKLIST.md
@@ -0,0 +1,81 @@
+# Push Notifications Docker Setup Checklist
+
+## ✅ What's Already Done
+
+- [x] Code implementation complete
+- [x] Docker configuration updated
+- [x] Environment variables added to docker-compose.yml
+- [x] Dependencies added to package.json (will install on build)
+
+## 🔧 What You Need to Do
+
+### [ ] 1. Generate VAPID Keys
+
+Run this command:
+```bash
+npx web-push generate-vapid-keys
+```
+
+Or if you don't have Node locally:
+```bash
+docker run --rm -it node:20-slim sh -c "npm install -g web-push && web-push generate-vapid-keys"
+```
+
+### [ ] 2. Add Keys to .env
+
+Copy the output and add to your `.env` file:
+```env
+VAPID_PUBLIC_KEY=BNxxx...
+VAPID_PRIVATE_KEY=xxx...
+VAPID_SUBJECT=mailto:your-email@example.com
+```
+
+### [ ] 3. Update Database
+
+Start containers and run migration:
+```bash
+docker-compose up -d
+docker-compose exec app npx prisma db push
+```
+
+### [ ] 4. Rebuild Containers
+
+```bash
+docker-compose down
+docker-compose up --build
+```
+
+## ✅ Verify It Works
+
+1. Open http://localhost:3500
+2. Log in
+3. Wait 3 seconds
+4. See notification prompt appear
+5. Click "Enable Notifications"
+6. Test by adding items from another browser
+
+## 🎉 Done!
+
+Once you complete these 4 steps, push notifications will work automatically!
+
+## Quick Reference
+
+**Check if VAPID keys are loaded:**
+```bash
+docker-compose exec app env | grep VAPID
+```
+
+**Check database tables:**
+```bash
+docker-compose exec app npx prisma studio
+```
+
+**View logs:**
+```bash
+docker-compose logs -f app
+```
+
+**Restart after .env changes:**
+```bash
+docker-compose restart
+```
diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index 40cca7f..d18204d 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -13,6 +13,10 @@ services:
       - NEXTAUTH_SECRET=${NEXTAUTH_SECRET}
       - AUTH_SECRET=${AUTH_SECRET}
       - AUTH_TRUST_HOST=true
+      # Push Notifications (VAPID)
+      - VAPID_PUBLIC_KEY=${VAPID_PUBLIC_KEY}
+      - VAPID_PRIVATE_KEY=${VAPID_PRIVATE_KEY}
+      - VAPID_SUBJECT=${VAPID_SUBJECT}
     restart: unless-stopped
     depends_on:
       - db-check