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How to Add a User to the Docker-Users Group in Docker Desktop

This troubleshooting guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to add a user to the docker-users group while using Docker Desktop.

How to Add a User to the Docker-Users Group in Docker Desktop

Docker Desktop is a useful tool for development, but in order to use it, your user needs to be added to the docker-users group. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of adding a user to the docker-users group in Docker Desktop.

Instructions

  1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog.
  2. Type “netplwiz” and press Enter. This will open the User Accounts dialog.
  3. Make note of your username.
  4. Open PowerShell as an administrator.
  5. Type the following command and press Enter:

    net localgroup docker-users "username" /ADD

    Replace “username” with the username you noted in step 3.
  6. Reboot your system to apply the changes.

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