Installing and configuring Docker
Before you start using Container Registry, you must 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 on additional Docker settings in Linux, see this developer guide.
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 this developer guide.
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Download and install the Docker Desktop distribution for Windows.
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After the installation is complete, add the current user to the
docker-usersgroup:-
Run Computer Management as administrator:
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Expand the (Local) Computer Management menu, then go Utilities → Local Users and Groups → Groups and open the
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Click Add and add the required 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 on additional Docker settings in Windows, see this developer guide.