Getting access to Docker Hub

Last Updated : Nov 16, 2021 |

About this task

To install Docker Desktop for Windows, you must first sign up on Docker Hub and create a Docker ID. Your free Docker ID grants you access to Docker Hub repositories, and services, such as the Support Center, the Docker Forums, and the Docker Success portal.

Before you begin

Ensure that you have a valid email ID.

Note:

Docker sends an activation email to the specified email address.

Procedure

  1. Signup for a free user account at: https://hub.docker.com/
  2. Click Sign up for Docker Hub.
  3. In the Docker ID field, enter a username.

    The username you enter is also your Docker ID. Your Docker ID must be between 4 and 30 characters long, and can only contain numbers and lowercase letters.

  4. In the Email field, enter a valid email address.
  5. In the Password field, enter a password.

    You can enter a password between 6 and 128 characters long.

  6. Click Sign up.

    You receive an activation email in the specified email address.

  7. Click the link in the email to verify your address.

    You can log in with your Docker ID only after you verify your email address.