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How to Install Docker on Fedora 40
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How to Install Docker on Fedora 40

Complete guide to install Docker Engine on Fedora 40. Covers Docker CE installation, post-install steps, Docker Compose, and verification.

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Luca Berton
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Here is how to install Docker on Fedora 40 in 2026.

Install

sudo dnf config-manager --add-repo https://download.docker.com/linux/fedora/docker-ce.repo
sudo dnf install -y docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-compose-plugin
sudo systemctl start docker && sudo systemctl enable docker
sudo usermod -aG docker $USER

Verify

docker run hello-world
docker compose version

Alternative: Podman

Fedora 40 includes Podman as a Docker-compatible alternative:

podman run hello-world
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