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 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.
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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 to 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 status is
running.
For information about additional Docker settings for Windows, see the developer documentation.