How to Install Docker on Amazon Linux 2023

Step 1: Update the Package Repository

First, it's a good practice to ensure that your package repository is up-to-date. Open a terminal and run the following command:

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sudo dnf update

Step 2: Install Docker

Now, let's install Docker on Amazon Linux 2023. Use the following command:

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sudo dnf install docker

Step 3: Start the Docker Service

To start the Docker service, run the following command:

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sudo systemctl start docker

Step 4: Enable Docker on Boot

If you want Docker to start automatically every time your Amazon Linux instance boots up, enable the Docker service with this command:

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sudo systemctl enable docker

Step 5: Check Docker Status

To verify that Docker is up and running without any issues, use the following command:

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sudo systemctl status docker

Step 6: Add Your User to the Docker Group

By default, Docker commands require root privileges or sudo. To run Docker commands without sudo, add your user to the Docker group:

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sudo usermod -aG docker $USER

Step 7: Verify Docker Installation

To confirm that Docker has been successfully installed, check its version by running:

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docker --version

Step 8: Uninstall Docker (Optional)

If you ever need to remove Docker from your Amazon Linux 2023 instance, you can do so with the following command:

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sudo dnf remove docker