Additionally, it is important to understand that Docker Desktop runs a Virtual Machine that creates its own Docker context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In other words, containers deployed on your Linux host before installing Docker Desktop will not be available in the app, so you’ll have to redeploy them through it to be able to manage them through Docker Desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Add Official Docker Repository<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ll clarify immediately \u2013 to install Docker Desktop on Ubuntu 24.04, you essentially need to install a single DEB package. However, if you quickly download and try to install it without first adding a Docker repository to your system, you\u2019ll face an error due to missing dependencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Specifically, the message states, \u201cdocker-desktop : Depends: docker-ce-cli but it is not installable<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n In other words, Docker Desktop needs the \u201cdocker-ce-cli<\/em>\u201d package installed on your Ubuntu 24.04 or available in its repositories. So, we\u2019ll first add the official Docker repositories to your system, where the package is available. This way, when we install Docker Desktop, all the necessary dependencies will be met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Run the commands in the order shown below to add the Docker repository to your Noble Numbat system.<\/p>\n\n\n Then, refresh the repository index. The command output will show that the Docker repo is ready for use. So when you install Docker Desktop in the next step, the required package dependencies will be downloaded from it, thus ensuring a seamless installation.<\/p>\n\n\n Now point your browser to this address<\/a> and click the \u201cDEB package<\/em>\u201d button to download Ubuntu’s Docker Desktop installation package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, everything is ready. The last step is to install the DEB file we downloaded. To do this, use the command below, but remember to change the file path if you downloaded it to a different folder on your Ubuntu 24.04 system.<\/p>\n\n\n Wait for the necessary packages to be downloaded and installed; the process will not take more than a minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The installation is complete, but do not rush to run the application<\/strong>. If you do, you will be unpleasantly surprised by the following error message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It occurs because of a change in how Ubuntu 24.04 LTS restricts unprivileged namespaces (more on that here<\/a>). But there’s no room for worry because we give you a solution for that right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To solve the issue temporarily, you can run the following:<\/p>\n\n\n The downside of this approach is that you need to execute it each time before you start Docker Desktop. So, we highly recommend opting for, as a permanent solution, to simply run the command below, then reboot your Ubuntu system.<\/p>\n\n\n Now, use the application launcher and search for \u201cdocker<\/em>.\u201d When the Docker Desktop icon appears, click to run it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will be greeted by the \u201cDocker Subscription Service Agreement<\/em>.\u201d Click the \u201cAccept<\/em>\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have Docker Desktop subscriptions, you can log in on the next screen. If not, just click the \u201cContinue without signing in<\/em>\u201d link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re almost set. Docker has a quick survey to learn more about its users. You can participate by answering it briefly or clicking the \u201cSkip survey<\/em>\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And that’s all! You\u2019ve successfully installed Docker Desktop on your Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) system, which rises before you in all its glory. Congratulations! Additionally, you can manage the application through the system tray icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, what are you waiting for? With Docker Desktop\u2019s convenient graphical interface, you\u2019re all set up and ready to start containerizing your ideas quickly and easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lastly, to have Docker Desktop automatically start when you log in, go to the Docker Desktop \u201cSettings<\/em>\u201d -> \u201cGeneral<\/em>\u201d and mark the \u201cStart Docker Desktop when you log in to your computer<\/em>\u201d checkbox. Then, confirm by pressing the \u201cApply & restart<\/em>\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you can see, with the proper instructions, installing Docker Desktop on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is relatively straightforward. Whether setting up a development environment, running containers for testing, or deploying applications, you’re all set with a robust platform tailored for these tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more in-depth knowledge about using Docker, visit its documentation<\/a> or navigate to the official Docker Desktop manuals<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Unmet](\"https:\/\/linuxiac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/docker-desktop-ubuntu2404-01.jpg\")
<\/a>sudo apt install apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl gnupg\ncurl -fsSL https:\/\/download.docker.com\/linux\/debian\/gpg | sudo gpg --dearmor -o \/usr\/share\/keyrings\/docker.gpg\necho<\/span> \"deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture)<\/span> signed-by=\/usr\/share\/keyrings\/docker.gpg] https:\/\/download.docker.com\/linux\/ubuntu noble stable\"<\/span> | sudo tee \/etc\/apt\/sources.list.d\/docker.list > \/dev\/null<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\nsudo apt update<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<\/a>Step 2: Download Docker Desktop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Step 3: Install Docker Desktop on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
sudo apt install .\/Downloads\/docker-desktop-amd64.deb<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<\/a>Step 4: Run Docker Desktop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>sudo sysctl -w kernel.apparmor_restrict_unprivileged_userns=0<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\necho<\/span> 'kernel.apparmor_restrict_unprivileged_userns = 0'<\/span> | sudo tee \/etc\/sysctl.d\/20-apparmor-donotrestrict.conf<\/code><\/span>Code language:<\/span> Bash<\/span> (<\/span>bash<\/span>)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n