System Requirements to Install Docker on a Mac
Docker Desktop is a native desktop application for Windows and macOS users created by Docker. It is the most convenient way to launch, build, debug, and test containerised apps. Docker Desktop includes significant and helpful features such as quick edit-test cycles, file change notifications, built-in enterprise network compatibility, and the ability to work with proxies and VPNs of our own choice. Developer tools, Docker App, Kubernetes, and version synchronisation are all part of the Docker desktop.A
Mac with an Intel chip
- Mac version 10.15 or higher is required. Catalina, Big Sur, and Monterey are examples. We recommend upgrading to the latest version of macOS.
- RAM must be at least 4 GB.
Mac with Apple Silicon
- Docker eliminated the hard requirement to install Rosetta 2, starting with Docker Desktop 4.3.0. However, for a greater experience, we recommend using Rosetta 2.
Run the following command to install Rosetta 2 from the command line:
softwareupdate --install-rosetta
How to Install Docker on a macOS
To install Docker Desktop on macOS, go to the link and Download Docker Desktop based on your distribution.
https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/
Note: Mac has two types of chips, so download Docker according to the kind of chip on your Mac.
