diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 27960a8..ce86411 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -64,7 +64,6 @@ typings/
 # next.js build output
 .next
 ecr-login.sh
-.npmrc
 test.js
 
 # pnpm lock
diff --git a/docker/Dockerfile b/docker/Dockerfile
index 35e991c..e1154cf 100644
--- a/docker/Dockerfile
+++ b/docker/Dockerfile
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ COPY . /challenge-api
 WORKDIR /challenge-api
 
 # Install the dependencies from package.json
-RUN npm i -g pnpm
+RUN npm i -g pnpm@9
 RUN pnpm install
 
 # Enable Node diagnostic reports and Prisma backtraces for deeper crash insights