Installing Docker on MacOSNEW

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to install Docker on macOS.

#Prerequisites

• macOS 10.14 or later
• At least 4GB of RAM
• Admin privileges
• Internet connection

#Install Docker on macOS

• Step 1: Download Docker Desktop Download the latest version of Docker Desktop from the official Docker website: Docker Desktop for macOS
• Step 2: Install Docker Desktop Open the downloaded .dmg file. Drag the Docker icon to the Applications folder. Open Docker from the Applications folder. Grant necessary permissions if prompted.
• Step 3: Verify Installation Once Docker is running, open a terminal and run:

  docker --version
  

  You should see the installed Docker version displayed.
• Step 4: Run a Test Container To verify that Docker is functioning correctly, run:

  docker run hello-world
  

This will download and run a test container.

#Post-Installation Steps

• Configure Docker to Start at Login
• Open Docker Desktop settings.
• Enable "Start Docker Desktop when you log in."
• Run Docker Without Sudo (Optional)
• Docker on macOS runs inside a virtualized environment, so sudo is not required to manage containers.

#Uninstall Docker on macOS

• Step 1: Quit Docker Desktop
  • Ensure Docker is not running:

    cmd + space, type 'Docker', and select 'Quit Docker'
    

• Step 2: Remove Docker Files
  • Run the following command in the terminal:

    rm -rf ~/Library/Containers/com.docker.docker
    rm -rf ~/.docker
    

• Step 3: Delete Docker Desktop
  • Move Docker Desktop from Applications to Trash.

#Additional Resources

• Docker Documentation

You have successfully installed Docker on your macOS system!