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# Install Docker

#### Windows

1. Download Docker Desktop:
   * Go to: <https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/>
   * Click "Download for Windows"
   * Run the installer
2. Install:
   * Follow the installation wizard
   * When it asks about WSL 2, say Yes (it will install it if needed)
   * Restart your computer when asked
3. Start Docker Desktop:
   * Look for Docker Desktop in your Start menu
   * Open it
   * Wait for it to start (you'll see a whale icon in your system tray)
   * The whale icon should be steady (not animated) when it's ready
4. Verify it works:
   * Press Windows key, type `powershell`, press Enter
   * Type: `docker --version`
   * Press Enter
   * You should see something like: `Docker version 24.x.x`
   * If you see an error, Docker isn't installed correctly

#### Linux

Install Docker:

\*Ubuntu/Debian\*

`sudo apt update`&#x20;

`sudo apt install docker.io docker-compose`&#x20;

`sudo systemctl start docker`&#x20;

`sudo systemctl enable docker`

Add your user to docker group (so you don't need sudo)

`sudo usermod -aG docker $USER`

Log out and log back in for the group change to take effect

Verify it works:&#x20;

`docker --version`&#x20;

You should see a version number. If not, Docker isn't installed correctly.