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Installing and configuring Docker

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Updated at August 23, 2024

Before you start using Container Registry, you must install and configure Docker on your local computer.

Linux
macOS
Windows
  1. Install Docker Engine. Use this guide to install and run Docker for your operating system.

  2. After the installation is complete, add the current user to the docker group:

    sudo groupadd docker
    sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
    newgrp docker
    

For information about additional Docker settings for Linux, see the developer documentation.

If you are working on a device with a GUI, you can also install Docker Desktop for Linux.

Download and install the Docker Desktop distribution for macOS. For more information, see the developer documentation.

  1. Download and install the Docker Desktop distribution for Windows.

  2. After the installation is complete, add the current user to the docker-users group:

    1. Run Computer Management as administrator:

      compmgmt.msc
      
    2. Expand the (Local) Computer Management menu, then go to Utilities → Local Users and Groups → Groups and open the docker-users group.

    3. Click Add and add the required user to the group.

    4. Click OK.

  3. Run Docker Desktop and make sure the app status is running.

For information about additional Docker settings for Windows, see the developer documentation.

See alsoSee also

  • Authentication in Container Registry

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