diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index d81560cc3f..9c9cd230cf 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -56,8 +56,8 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Start CI docker services
         run: |
-          docker-compose -f docker-compose.ci.yml up -d
-          docker-compose -f docker-compose.camunda.yml up -d
+          docker compose -f docker-compose.ci.yml up -d
+          docker compose -f docker-compose.camunda.yml up -d
         working-directory: docker
 
       - name: Wait for Camunda to be up
@@ -145,8 +145,8 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Start CI docker services
         run: |
-          docker-compose -f docker-compose.ci.yml up -d
-          docker-compose -f docker-compose.camunda.yml up -d
+          docker compose -f docker-compose.ci.yml up -d
+          docker compose -f docker-compose.camunda.yml up -d
         working-directory: docker
 
       - name: Wait for Camunda to be up
diff --git a/docker/camunda/README.md b/docker/camunda/README.md
index 1f36dadab3..bb01e897c8 100644
--- a/docker/camunda/README.md
+++ b/docker/camunda/README.md
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ for production usage.
 Start a Camunda instance in your local environment from the parent directory:
 
 ```bash
-docker-compose -f docker-compose.camunda.yml up -d
+docker compose -f docker-compose.camunda.yml up -d
 ```
 
 This brings up the database and Camunda stack. The Camunda cockpit is accessible on
diff --git a/docker/embedding/README.md b/docker/embedding/README.md
index e87568e571..c44fe19ef9 100644
--- a/docker/embedding/README.md
+++ b/docker/embedding/README.md
@@ -2,14 +2,14 @@
 
 The JS SDK is built to support embedding forms in third party pages, like CMS pages.
 
-The files here and the docker-compose configuration in the parent folder (
+The files here and the `docker compose` configuration in the parent folder (
 `docker-compose.embedding.yml`) exist to test and demo this behaviour.
 
 ## Requirements
 
 To succesfully run an embed test setup, you need:
 
-- docker-compose
+- `docker compose`
 - an Open Forms 2.5.0+ instance, available over HTTPS. E.g. `https://openforms.example.com`
   - the instance must allow CORS requests from `https://localhost:9000`
   - the instance must have `localhost:9000` in the CSRF trusted origins
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Consult the installation/configuration
 [documentation](https://open-forms.readthedocs.io/en/stable/developers/sdk/embedding.html#backend-configuration)
 on how to properly configure your backend for embedding.
 
-## Bring up docker-compose
+## Bring up docker compose
 
 All instructions are relative to the top-level directory.
 
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ All instructions are relative to the top-level directory.
 2. Then, bring up the docker services:
 
    ```bash
-   docker-compose -f ./docker/docker-compose.embedding.yml up
+   docker compose -f ./docker/docker-compose.embedding.yml up
    ```
 
 ## Embed test cases
diff --git a/docker/keycloak/README.md b/docker/keycloak/README.md
index 4d91e68ed2..aab284c2d5 100644
--- a/docker/keycloak/README.md
+++ b/docker/keycloak/README.md
@@ -6,12 +6,12 @@ an example of an Identity Provider that supports OIDC.
 We include a compose stack for development and CI purposes. This is **NOT** suitable
 for production usage.
 
-## docker-compose
+## docker compose
 
 Start a Keycloak instance in your local environment from the parent directory:
 
 ```bash
-docker-compose -f docker-compose.keycloak.yml up -d
+docker compose -f docker-compose.keycloak.yml up -d
 ```
 
 This brings up Keycloak, the admin interface is accessible at http://localhost:8080/.
diff --git a/docker/objects-apis/README.md b/docker/objects-apis/README.md
index 60c03a9d42..cb990a81ae 100644
--- a/docker/objects-apis/README.md
+++ b/docker/objects-apis/README.md
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Start an instance in your local environment from the parent directory:
 docker compose -f docker-compose.objects-apis.yml up -d
 ```
 
-Create a super user:
+Create a superuser:
 
 ```bash
 docker compose -f docker-compose.objects-apis.yml exec objecttypes-web src/manage.py createsuperuser
diff --git a/docs/developers/embedding.rst b/docs/developers/embedding.rst
index 8b30e022ea..b0e545cff3 100644
--- a/docs/developers/embedding.rst
+++ b/docs/developers/embedding.rst
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ More examples
 -------------
 
 See (on Github) the directory ``docker/embedding`` README file for working examples of
-different embedding cases. These should be easy to bring up with docker-compose, provided
+different embedding cases. These should be easy to bring up with ``docker compose``, provided
 you have a backend instance ready to go.
 
 Backend configuration
diff --git a/docs/developers/extending.rst b/docs/developers/extending.rst
index a2a0ef904d..0705d9779a 100644
--- a/docs/developers/extending.rst
+++ b/docs/developers/extending.rst
@@ -167,9 +167,9 @@ your choice, for example:
 
     docker build -t myorg/open-forms:1.0.0 .
 
-or use the relevant docker-compose command variants.
+or use the relevant ``docker compose`` command variants.
 
-**Running all the services with docker-compose**
+**Running all the services with docker compose**
 
 You can create your own ``docker-compose.yml`` inspired by the Open Forms docker-compose
 configuration, or use the `docker-compose.override.yml <https://docs.docker.com/compose/multiple-compose-files/extends/>`_
@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ environment variables your extensions require.
 
 .. code-block:: bash
 
-    docker-compose up
+    docker compose up
 
 
 Testing in CI
diff --git a/docs/installation/docker_compose.rst b/docs/installation/docker_compose.rst
index f74cdccab0..7b8afbb77e 100644
--- a/docs/installation/docker_compose.rst
+++ b/docs/installation/docker_compose.rst
@@ -43,12 +43,12 @@ Getting started
       $ unzip master.zip
       $ cd open-forms-master
 
-2. Start the docker containers with ``docker-compose``. If you want to run the 
+2. Start the docker containers with ``docker compose``. If you want to run the
    containers in the background, add the ``-d`` option to the command below:
 
    .. code:: bash
 
-      $ docker-compose up
+      docker compose up
 
       Creating network "open-forms-master_default" with the default driver
       Creating volume "open-forms-master_db" with default driver
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ Getting started
 
    .. code:: bash
 
-      $ docker-compose exec web src/manage.py createsuperuser
+      docker compose exec web src/manage.py createsuperuser
 
 4. Navigate to ``http://127.0.0.1:8000/admin/`` and use the credentials created 
    above to log in.
@@ -76,11 +76,11 @@ Getting started
 
    .. code:: bash
 
-      $ docker-compose stop
+      docker compose stop
 
 6. If you want to get newer versions, you need to ``pull`` because the 
    ``docker-compose.yml`` contains no explicit versions:
 
    .. code:: bash
 
-      $ docker-compose pull
+      $ docker compose pull
diff --git a/docs/installation/index.rst b/docs/installation/index.rst
index 84d95f3ac3..f5a664fca8 100644
--- a/docs/installation/index.rst
+++ b/docs/installation/index.rst
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ and expertise.
 
 1. Deploy using :ref:`Ansible <installation_ansible>` for public testing and
    production purposes
-2. Run with :ref:`Docker-Compose <installation_docker_compose>` on your computer for private testing purposes
+2. Run with :ref:`Docker Compose <installation_docker_compose>` on your computer for private testing purposes
 3. Run from :ref:`Python code <developers_installation>` on your computer for development purposes
 
 .. note::
diff --git a/nlx/README.md b/nlx/README.md
index 86b5b31507..c6e4af8dc5 100644
--- a/nlx/README.md
+++ b/nlx/README.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 [NLX][NLX] integration is optional.
 
-This directory contains the docker-compose tooling and instructions on how to enable
+This directory contains the `docker compose` tooling and instructions on how to enable
 NLX on the demo network and connect Open Forms services with it.
 
 Ensure you are in the Open Forms repository `nlx` directory for any steps documented
@@ -45,10 +45,10 @@ sudo chmod go-rwx nlx-try-me/pki/certs/internal-cert-key.pem
 
 ## Running the NLX stack
 
-Navigate to this (`nlx`) directory and start the components using docker-compose:
+Navigate to this (`nlx`) directory and start the components using `docker compose`:
 
 ```bash
-docker-compose up
+docker compose up
 ```
 
 and follow the rest of the guide at the