How to install Docker
Install Docker to run a local devnet.
- 1Go to the Docker Desktop for Mac page.
- 2Download the .dmg file.
- 3Open the downloaded .dmg file.
- 4Drag the Docker icon to the Applications folder.
- 5Open Docker from the Applications folder.
- 6Grant the necessary permissions if prompted.
- 7Docker Desktop icon will appear in the menu bar indicating that Docker is running.
To verify installation, run docker --version
in your terminal. You should see the Docker version information.
- 1Go to the Docker Desktop for Windows page.
- 2Download the executable.
- 3Run the downloaded executable.
- 4Follow the installation wizard steps (you may need to restart your computer).
- 5Ensure the WSL 2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux) backend is checked during installation, if applicable.
- 6Open Docker Desktop from the Start menu.
- 7Grant the necessary permissions if prompted.
- 8Docker icon will appear in the system tray indicating Docker is running.
To verify installation, run docker --version
in your terminal. You should see the Docker version information.
Windows installation
You might need to install additional Windows components like Hyper-V or WSL 2.