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How to Install Docker on Windows 11
DevOps

How to Install Docker on Windows 11

Complete guide to install Docker Engine on Windows 11. Covers Docker CE installation, post-install steps, Docker Compose, and verification.

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Luca Berton
· 1 min read

Here is how to install Docker on Windows 11 in 2026.

Option 1: Docker Desktop

Download from https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/ — select WSL2 backend.

docker --version
docker run hello-world

Option 2: Docker in WSL2 (No Desktop)

wsl --install -d Ubuntu-24.04

Inside WSL2:

curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
sudo usermod -aG docker $USER

Option 3: Podman Desktop (Free)

Download from https://podman-desktop.io/

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