How to Install Docker on MacOS

To install Docker on macOS, you can use Docker Desktop. Follow these steps:

1. Download Docker Desktop for Mac

• Visit the official Docker website: Docker Desktop for Mac.
• Click on the Download for Mac button, which will download the .dmg file for Docker Desktop.

2. Install Docker Desktop

• Once the .dmg file is downloaded, double-click it to open.
• Drag the Docker icon into the Applications folder to install it.

3. Start Docker Desktop

• Go to the Applications folder and double-click the Docker icon to start Docker Desktop.
• Docker will begin initializing. If prompted, you may be asked to sign in or create a Docker account. You can either sign in or choose to skip this step by selecting "Skip"

4. Verify the Installation

• Once Docker Desktop starts, you'll see a Docker whale icon in the top-right menu bar.

• Open the terminal and type the following command to verify Docker is running:

  docker --version
  

This should display the installed Docker version, confirming that Docker is set up properly.

5. Run Docker Commands

• Now you can start using Docker. For example, you can run the following command to check if everything is working:

  docker run hello-world
  

  This will download a test image and run a container, confirming Docker is working.

Docker Desktop includes Docker Engine, Docker CLI, Docker Compose, and Kubernetes. It is recommended to check the system requirements on the official Docker documentation to ensure compatibility with your macOS version.

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