Starting Docker Desktop for Windows

Last Updated : Mar 12, 2020 |

About this task

Docker Desktop does not start automatically after installation. Use the following steps to start Docker Desktop.

Before you begin

Install Docker Desktop.

Procedure

  1. On your taskbar, click the search icon, and type Docker Desktop.
  2. Click the Docker Desktop app.

    • Windows displays the message that Docker Desktop is starting.

    • When you see that the whale icon in the status bar is steady, it indicates that Docker Desktop is running.

  3. Optional If the whale icon is hidden in the Notifications area, click the up arrow on the taskbar to see it.
  4. Close the Docker Welcome console.