Installing and configuring Docker
Before you start using Container Registry, install and configure Docker on your local computer.
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Install Docker Engine. Use this guide to install and run Docker for your operating system.
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After the installation is complete, add the current user to the
dockergroup:sudo groupadd docker sudo usermod -aG docker $USER newgrp docker
For groups to update successfully, you may need to log back into the OS or reboot the computer.
For information about additional Docker settings for Linux, see this developer guide.
If you using a computer with a GUI, you can also install Docker Desktop for Linux.
Download and install Docker Desktop for macOS. For more information, see this developer guide.
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Download and install Docker Desktop for Windows.
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After the installation is complete, add the current user to the
docker-usersgroup:-
Run Computer Management as an administrator:
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Expand Computer Management (Local) → System Tools → Local Users and Groups → Groups and open the
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Click Add and add the user to the group.
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Click OK.
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Run Docker Desktop and make sure the app's status is
running.
For information about additional Docker settings for Windows, see this developer guide.