Setup Docker (MacOS)

Install Docker Desktop for Mac

The Docker Desktop installation includes Docker Engine, Docker CLI client, Docker Compose, Docker Machine, and Kitematic.

  1. Download Docker Desktop for Mac

  2. Double-click Docker.dmg to open the installer, then drag the Docker icon to the Applications folder

    Docker Desktop Installer

  3. Double-click Docker.app in the Applications folder to start Docker

    Start Docker Desktop

You are prompted to authorize Docker.app with your system password after you launch it. Privileged access is needed to install networking components and links to the Docker apps.

The Docker menu in the top status bar indicates that Docker Desktop is running, and accessible from a terminal.

Start Docker Desktop