Get started with Docker Desktop for Mac | docker desktop
Estimatedreadingtime:15minutesWelcometoDockerDesktop!TheDockerDesktopforMacusermanualprovidesinformationonhowtoconfigureandmanageyourDockerDesktopsettings.ForinformationaboutDockerDesktopdownload,systemrequirements,andinstallationinstructions,seeInstallDockerDesktop[1].PreferencesTheDockerPreferencesmenuallowsyoutoconfigureyourDockersettingssuchasinstallation,updates,versionchannels,DockerHublogin,andmore.ChoosetheDockermenu>Preferencesfromthemenubarandconfiguretheruntimeoptionsdescribedb...
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Welcome to Docker Desktop! The Docker Desktop for Mac user manual provides information on how to configure and manage your Docker Desktop settings.
For information about Docker Desktop download, system requirements, and installation instructions, see Install Docker Desktop[1].
PreferencesThe Docker Preferences menu allows you to configure your Docker settings such as installation, updates, version channels, Docker Hub login, and more.
Choose the Docker menu > Preferences from the menu bar and configure the runtime options described below.
GeneralOn the General tab, you can configure when to start and update Docker:
Automatically check for updates: By default, Docker Desktop is configured to check for newer versions automatically. If you have installed Docker Desktop as part of an organization, you may not be able to update Docker Desktop yourself. In that case, upgrade you...